Charlie Blackwell
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Charlie Blackwell was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the St. Louis Giants. In 518 career games, he hit .318 with 600 hits, 40 home runs, and 347 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8,169.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 4/22/1935 in Proviso, IL, USA
Full name: Charles H. Blackwell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518 | 1,888 | 397 | 600 | 89 | 47 | 40 | 347 | 93 | 239 | 3 | .318 | .407 | .478 | .885 | 8,169 |
Career AVG .318 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.
Career OBP .407 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.
Career SLG .478 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +25.8% above league average.
Career OPS .885 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — +23.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLG | WES | 26 | 97 | 15 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 0 | .278 | .248 (+12%) | .314 (+14%) | .326 (+10%) | .640 (+12%) | 198.4 |
| 1917 | ABC | WES | 38 | 151 | 27 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .252 | .248 (+1%) | .312 (+3%) | .323 (+13%) | .635 (+8%) | 166.7 |
| 1920 | SLG | NNL | 57 | 212 | 40 | 66 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 15 | 22 | 0 | .311 | .271 (+14%) | .331 (+20%) | .363 (+18%) | .694 (+19%) | 774.8 |
| 1921 | SLG | NNL | 64 | 236 | 74 | 102 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 74 | 25 | 26 | 1 | .432 | .286 (+51%) | .344 (+46%) | .395 (+81%) | .739 (+65%) | 2855.4 |
| 1922 | SLS | NNL | 63 | 235 | 51 | 84 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 54 | 14 | 39 | 1 | .357 | .285 (+25%) | .345 (+30%) | .397 (+37%) | .743 (+34%) | 1569.4 |
| 1923 | SLS | NNL | 68 | 238 | 46 | 73 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 11 | 34 | 0 | .307 | .282 (+8%) | .344 (+17%) | .390 (+23%) | .734 (+20%) | 937.4 |
| 1924 | SLS | NNL | 48 | 159 | 33 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 17 | 0 | .252 | .283 (-11%) | .345 (+3%) | .389 (-2%) | .734 (+1%) | 85.9 |
| 1925 | BBB | NNL | 65 | 260 | 62 | 79 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 44 | 10 | 32 | 0 | .304 | .288 (+5%) | .349 (+9%) | .407 (+14%) | .756 (+12%) | 602.8 |
| 1925 | SLS | NNL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 602.8 |
| 1926 | DS | NNL | 85 | 290 | 48 | 88 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 49 | 14 | 47 | 1 | .303 | .279 (+9%) | .345 (+20%) | .390 (+9%) | .735 (+14%) | 977.7 |
| 1928 | ACB | ECL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 518 | 1,888 | 397 | 600 | 89 | 47 | 40 | 347 | 93 | 239 | 3 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 8,771 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | .600 |
| Away | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .231 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-08-29 | BIR | MEM | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-06-27 | SSN | DT1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-10 | SLG | CAG | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-10 | SLG | CAG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921-06-29 | SLG | CB1 | W | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 528 | 377 | 699 | 69 | 44 | 11 |
| PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLG | OF | 28 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1917 | ABC | OF | 38 | 0 | 60 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1920 | SLG | OF | 57 | 57 | 101 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLG | OF | 69 | 64 | 96 | 16 | 8 | 5 |
| 1922 | SLS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLS | OF | 63 | 63 | 123 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 1923 | SLS | OF | 68 | 63 | 112 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLS | OF | 49 | 42 | 48 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1925 | BBB | OF | 67 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLS | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | DS | OF | 86 | 84 | 110 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1928 | ACB | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 169 |
| Center Field | 130 |
| Right Field | 229 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Charlie Blackwell: the record in brief
Charlie Blackwell's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1916 to 1928. Blackwell played for the St. Louis Giants (1916 through 1921), the Indianapolis ABCs (1917), the St. Louis Stars (1922 through 1925), the Birmingham Black Barons (1925), the Detroit Stars (1926), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1928). At 150 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame, Blackwell is listed as a right fielder. Blackwell batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Blackwell was born on December 12, 1894, in Brandenburg, KY, USA. The bio records the death on April 22, 1935, in Proviso, IL, USA. The given name on file is Charles H. Blackwell.
Blackwell collected 600 hits in 1,888 at bats across 518 games, good for a .318 batting average, plus 40 homers, 347 RBI, and 93 stolen bases. Blackwell's career OPS of .885 combines a .407 on-base mark with .478 slugging. The league as a whole hit .277 across Blackwell's seasons, which puts the .318 career mark 14.8% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Blackwell
- Was Charlie Blackwell a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Blackwell was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Charlie Blackwell hit?
- Charlie Blackwell hit 40 career home runs with 600 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Blackwell play for?
- Charlie Blackwell played for 5 teams: the St. Louis Stars (1916, 1920–1925), the Indianapolis ABCs (1917), the Birmingham Black Barons (1925), the Detroit Stars (1926), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1928).
- What were Charlie Blackwell's career stats?
- In 518 games, Charlie Blackwell had 600 hits, 40 home runs, 347 RBI, 397 runs, and 93 stolen bases, with a .318 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Blackwell play?
- Charlie Blackwell played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Blackwell and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Blackwell was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Blackwell hit each season?
- Charlie Blackwell's home runs by season: 0 in 1916, 0 in 1917, 3 in 1920, 10 in 1921, 5 in 1922, 5 in 1923, 4 in 1924, 8 in 1925, 4 in 1926, and 1 in 1928. His most in one season was 10, in 1921.
- What was Charlie Blackwell's career batting average?
- Charlie Blackwell batted .318 over his career, with 600 hits in 1,888 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Blackwell have?
- Charlie Blackwell drove in 347 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Blackwell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Blackwell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.