Charlie Blackburn
Born: 1/6/1895 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 3/9/1984 in New Port Richey, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-04-17 | Final Game: 1921-09-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Foster Edwin Blackburn
Biography
Charlie Blackburn was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in the early part of the 20th century, a time characterized by the tail end of the deadball era. Blackburn's career spanned from 1915 until his retirement on September 2, 1921. During this period, he played a total of 8 games as a position player. Despite his limited appearances on the field, Blackburn's involvement in the game during this transformative era of baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Throughout his career, Blackburn recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His statistical output reflects the challenges faced by many players in the competitive environment of the time, where opportunities to shine were often scarce. While his playing career may not have left a significant mark in the record books, Blackburn's participation in the game during a pivotal moment in baseball's evolution serves as a testament to the diverse experiences of players in the sport's early years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 8.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 8.62 | -1086.2 |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | KCF | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 1912 |