Charlie Beamon
Born: 12/4/1953 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-11 | Final Game: 1981-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs
Full name: Charles Alonzo Beamon
Biography
Charlie Beamon was a professional baseball player born in 1953, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His career spanned from September 11, 1978, to September 22, 1981, during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era. Beamon took the field as a position player, participating in a total of 45 games over his brief career.
Throughout his time in the majors, Beamon recorded 10 hits and maintained a batting average of .196. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he contributed to his teams with a single stolen base, showcasing his speed on the base paths. While Beamon's offensive numbers may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league during this transformative period in baseball history remains a noteworthy aspect of his legacy.
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 | 0.196 | 0.241 | 0.235 | 0.476 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 27 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 8 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 3 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | SEA | 1B | 7 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SEA | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | TOR | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |