Charlie Case
Born: 9/7/1879 in Smith's Landing, OH, USA
Died: 4/16/1964 in Batavia, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-07-05 | Final Game: 1906-04-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Emmett Case
Biography
Charlie Case was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensive-focused game. Born in 1879, Case's career spanned from 1901 to 1906, during which he established himself as a notable player on the mound. With a career record of 23-19 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.93, he showcased a solid command of his pitches and an ability to keep runs off the board.
Throughout his career, Case struck out 114 batters, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher while also recording one save. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he evolved within a rapidly changing baseball landscape. Case's performance on the field left a mark, and he is remembered as one of the many players who helped shape the early years of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 19 | 54 | 46 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 396.0 | 373 | 129 | 2 | 108 | 114 | 2.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 34 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 4.67 | 179.9 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 10 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 141.0 | 129 | 46 | 31 | 49 | 2.94 | 701.2 |
| 1905 | PIT | NL | 11 | 11 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 217.0 | 202 | 62 | 66 | 57 | 2.57 | -2372.0 |
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5.73 | -221.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 133 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 0.135 | 0.233 | 0.158 | 0.391 | -629.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 18 | 53 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0.170 | -160.0 |
| 1905 | PIT | NL | 31 | 68 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 0.103 | -469.5 |
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 54 | 43 | 24 | 100 | 10 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1904 | PIT | P | 18 | 17 | 13 | 39 | 3 | 0 |
| 1905 | PIT | P | 31 | 24 | 9 | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| 1906 | PIT | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 54 |