Charlie Beamon
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1981)
Charlie Beamon was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981 for the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .196 with 10 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 183 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-11
- Last Game
- 1981-09-22
Full name: Charles Alonzo Beamon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 51 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .196 | .241 | .235 | .476 | 0 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career SLG .235 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career OPS .476 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 27 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 8 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 51 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .196 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 17 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .316 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-22 | TOR | OAK | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-22 | TOR | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-16 | TOR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-14 | TOR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-12 | TOR | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-11 | TOR | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-10 | TOR | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-09 | TOR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-27 | SEA | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-21 | SEA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laney College | Oakland | CA | 1973 |
Charlie Beamon: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 11, 1978 and the final game on September 22, 1981, Charlie Beamon built the record summarized on this page. By club, Beamon's seasons break down as the Seattle Mariners (1978 to 1979) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1981). Beamon is listed as a designated hitter at 6 feet, 1 inch and 183 pounds. The bio says Beamon batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is December 4, 1953, in Oakland, CA, USA. Charlie Beamon was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Alonzo.
Beamon collected 10 hits in 51 at bats across 45 games, good for a .196 batting average. Reaching base at a .241 clip and slugging .235, Beamon finished with a .476 OPS. The league as a whole hit .260 across Beamon's seasons, which puts the .196 career mark 24.6% below average. In OPS terms, Beamon's .476 stands 32.8% below the league's .708. 1979 produced Beamon's most hits, 5 of them for the Seattle Mariners. The best average in the busiest seasons was .200, in 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Beamon
- What years did Charlie Beamon play?
- Charlie Beamon played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981.
- Was Charlie Beamon a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Beamon was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Charlie Beamon hit?
- Charlie Beamon hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Beamon play for?
- Charlie Beamon played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1978–1979) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1981).
- What were Charlie Beamon's career stats?
- In 45 games, Charlie Beamon had 10 hits, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .196 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Beamon play?
- Charlie Beamon played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Beamon and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Beamon was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 183 pounds.
- What was Charlie Beamon's career batting average?
- Charlie Beamon batted .196 over his career, with 10 hits in 51 at bats.
- Is Charlie Beamon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Beamon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.