Charlie Bishop
Born: 1/1/1924 in Atlanta, GA, USA
Died: 7/5/1993 in Lawrenceville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-08-22 | Final Game: 1955-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Charles Tuller Bishop
Biography
Charlie Bishop was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1955. Born in 1924, Bishop made his debut during a period marked by the transition from the post-World War II baseball landscape into the more competitive era of the mid-1950s. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-22 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33. He struck out 121 batters and collected 3 saves, showcasing his capacity as a competent arm in the bullpen and starting rotation.
Bishop's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and resilience, factors that were essential for pitchers during an era where scoring was beginning to rise and the demand for effective pitching was high. Though he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during his brief career reflected the challenges and realities faced by many pitchers in the early 1950s. Charlie Bishop remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the athletes who contributed to the game during a time of significant change.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 | 69 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 294.0 | 307 | 174 | 28 | 168 | 121 | 5.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 6.46 | -598.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 3 | 14 | 39 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 160.7 | 174 | 101 | 86 | 66 | 5.66 | -2265.7 |
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 4 | 6 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 96.0 | 98 | 47 | 50 | 34 | 4.41 | -2120.0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 100 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 0.110 | 0.136 | 0.140 | 0.276 | -658.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 40 | 56 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 0.089 | -658.7 |
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 22 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.121 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 69 | 12 | 14 | 53 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | PHA | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 3 |
| 1954 | PHA | P | 20 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |