Charlie Brewster
Born: 12/27/1916 in Marthaville, LA, USA
Died: 10/1/2000 in Alma, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-05-02 | Final Game: 1946-05-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Charles Lawrence Brewster
Biography
Charlie Brewster, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from May 2, 1943, to May 29, 1946, during a time when Major League Baseball was significantly impacted by World War II. Players like Brewster stepped into the spotlight as many stars were drafted into military service, allowing him to showcase his talents on the diamond.
Brewster played a total of 69 games as a position player, finishing his career with 47 hits and a batting average of .221. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 14 RBIs and a single stolen base to his team's efforts. His playing style reflected the gritty determination of the era, as he navigated the challenges of competition during a time when many players were away serving their country. Brewster's contributions, though modest in statistics, were part of a larger narrative of resilience and adaptability in baseball history during the 1940s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 213 | 17 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 28 | 0.221 | 0.281 | 0.239 | 0.521 | -599.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 49 | 159 | 13 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 10 | 44 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 57 | 0 | 100 | 140 | 26 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | PHI | SS | 46 | 0 | 73 | 110 | 20 | 18 |
| 1944 | CHN | SS | 10 | 0 | 27 | 29 | 6 | 9 |
| 1946 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 57 |