Charlie Carr
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1914)
Charlie Carr was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1914 for 6 teams, including the Washington Nationals, a span of 17 seasons. In 507 career games, he hit .252 with 492 hits, 6 home runs, and 240 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 11/25/1932 in Memphis, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-09-15
- Last Game
- 1914-10-08
Full name: Charles Carbitt Carr
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 1,950 | 185 | 492 | 68 | 32 | 6 | 240 | 49 | 71 | 190 | .252 | .280 | .329 | .610 | -1,920 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career SLG .329 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 20 | 73 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .192 | .270 (-29%) | .333 (-36%) | .347 (-37%) | .680 (-36%) | -414.5 |
| 1901 | PHA | AL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 135 | 548 | 59 | 154 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 79 | 10 | 10 | 44 | .281 | .261 (+7%) | .316 (-6%) | .345 (+8%) | .662 (+1%) | -97.2 |
| 1904 | DET | AL | 92 | 360 | 29 | 77 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 6 | 14 | 36 | .214 | .246 (-13%) | .300 (-18%) | .321 (-17%) | .622 (-18%) | -936.2 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 32 | 120 | 9 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .225 | .246 (-9%) | .300 (-17%) | .321 (-12%) | .622 (-14%) | -936.2 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 89 | 306 | 29 | 72 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 12 | 13 | 32 | .235 | .248 (-5%) | .307 (-13%) | .322 (-4%) | .629 (-8%) | -443.5 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 22 | 94 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .191 | .247 (-23%) | .307 (-30%) | .315 (-12%) | .622 (-21%) | -313.0 |
| 1914 | IND | FL | 115 | 441 | 44 | 129 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 69 | 19 | 26 | 47 | .293 | .255 (+15%) | .322 (+3%) | .339 (+13%) | .661 (+8%) | 547.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 507 | 1,950 | 185 | 492 | 68 | 32 | 6 | 240 | 49 | 71 | 190 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -2,593 | ||
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
View full game log (509 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 260 | 956 | 101 | 241 | 3 | 118 | .252 |
| Away | 249 | 1000 | 82 | 251 | 3 | 109 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-08 | IND | SLF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-07 | IND | SLF | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-06 | IND | SLF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-05 | IND | SLF | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-04 | IND | KCF | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-10-04 | IND | KCF | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-03 | IND | KCF | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-10-01 | IND | KCF | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-30 | IND | CHF | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-29 | IND | PTF | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 505 | 233 | 4981 | 367 | 89 | 250 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | WAS | 1B | 20 | 0 | 200 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
| 1901 | PHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | DET | 1B | 135 | 0 | 1276 | 111 | 25 | 60 |
| 1904 | DET | 1B | 92 | 92 | 901 | 99 | 17 | 46 |
| 1904 | CLE | 1B | 32 | 32 | 332 | 22 | 10 | 13 |
| 1905 | CLE | 1B | 87 | 87 | 940 | 50 | 9 | 33 |
| 1906 | CIN | 1B | 22 | 22 | 221 | 16 | 4 | 16 |
| 1914 | IND | 1B | 115 | 0 | 1088 | 59 | 11 | 67 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 505 |
| Second Base | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Charlie Carr (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Charlie Carr: the record in brief
The profile opens with Charlie Carr's first major league game on September 15, 1898; the last one listed came on October 8, 1914. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Senators (1898), the Philadelphia Athletics (1901), the Detroit Tigers (1903 to 1904), the Cleveland Naps (1904 through 1905), the Cincinnati Reds (1906), and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Carr is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Carr batted and threw right-handed. Carr was born on December 27, 1876, in Coatesville, PA, USA. Carr died on November 25, 1932, in Memphis, TN, USA. On the record, Charlie Carr was born Charles Carbitt Carr.
Carr finished with 492 hits from 1,950 at bats in 507 games, which works out to .252, along with 6 home runs, 240 RBI, and 49 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .329, for an OPS of .610. The .252 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 154 hits of 1903. 1903 brought the most runs batted in, 79.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Carr
- What years did Charlie Carr play?
- Charlie Carr played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1914.
- Was Charlie Carr a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Carr was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Charlie Carr hit?
- Charlie Carr hit 6 career home runs with 492 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Carr play for?
- Charlie Carr played for 6 teams: the Washington Senators (1898), the Philadelphia Athletics (1901), the Detroit Tigers (1903–1904), the Cleveland Naps (1904–1905), the Cincinnati Reds (1906), and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914).
- What were Charlie Carr's career stats?
- In 507 games, Charlie Carr had 492 hits, 6 home runs, 240 RBI, 185 runs, and 49 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Carr play?
- Charlie Carr played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Carr and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Carr was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Carr hit each season?
- Charlie Carr's home runs by season: 0 in 1898, 0 in 1901, 2 in 1903, 0 in 1904, 1 in 1905, 0 in 1906, and 3 in 1914. His most in one season was 3, in 1914.
- What was Charlie Carr's career batting average?
- Charlie Carr batted .252 over his career, with 492 hits in 1,950 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Carr have?
- Charlie Carr drove in 240 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Carr in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Carr has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.