Charlie Becker
Born: 10/14/1889 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 7/30/1928 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-08-02 | Final Game: 1912-05-18
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Schlagel Becker
Biography
Charlie Becker was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1889, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. His career spanned from August 2, 1911, to May 18, 1912, during which he showcased his skills on the mound for a brief but notable period in Major League Baseball.
Becker finished his career with a record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92, reflecting a competitive spirit in a challenging era for pitchers. He struck out a total of 36 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters despite the limited impact he had in terms of saves, which stood at 0. While his time in the league was short-lived, Becker's contributions to the game during this formative period remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.3 | 88 | 35 | 2 | 29 | 36 | 3.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | WSN | AL | 3 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 71.3 | 80 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 4.04 | - |
| 1912 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.280 | 0.250 | 0.530 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | WSN | AL | 11 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | WSN | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | WS1 | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |