Charlie Cady
Born: 12/22/1864 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 6/7/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-09-05 | Final Game: 1884-06-19
Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Brayton Cady
Biography
Charlie Cady was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1883 to 1884. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport began to evolve into the modern game we recognize today. Cady made his mark in a time when pitchers were beginning to develop their craft, focusing on strategy and technique as the game shifted from the more chaotic days of the early 19th century.
Cady's career record stood at 3-2, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77, he displayed a commendable ability to limit scoring, contributing to his team's efforts during his brief tenure in the league. Over the course of his career, he recorded 20 strikeouts, a testament to his skill in overpowering batters. Although Cady did not achieve any saves, his performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers as baseball continued to evolve in the late 19th century. Cady's contributions remain a part of the rich tapestry of early professional baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 50 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 20 | 3.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7.88 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 37 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 2.83 | -372.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.059 | 0.111 | 0.147 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 6 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 2 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | CL2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | P | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |