Joe Charboneau
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1982)
Joe Charboneau was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1982 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 201 career games, he hit .266 with 172 hits, 29 home runs, and 114 RBI. Joe Charboneau was a Rookie of the Year. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,285.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-04-11
- Last Game
- 1982-06-01
- Awards
- Rookie of the Year
Full name: Joseph Charboneau
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 647 | 97 | 172 | 26 | 4 | 29 | 114 | 3 | 61 | 99 | .266 | .329 | .453 | .782 | 1,285 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .453 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.
Career OPS .782 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — +10.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CLE | AL | 131 | 453 | 76 | 131 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 87 | 2 | 49 | 70 | .289 | .264 (+9%) | .326 (+10%) | .387 (+26%) | .714 (+18%) | 1639.5 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 48 | 138 | 14 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 22 | .210 | .255 (-18%) | .320 (-23%) | .368 (-2%) | .688 (-12%) | -296.8 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 22 | 56 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .214 | .261 (-18%) | .324 (-12%) | .388 (+1%) | .712 (-5%) | -57.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 201 | 647 | 97 | 172 | 26 | 4 | 29 | 114 | 3 | 61 | 99 | .266 | — | — | — | — | 1,285 | ||
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 (201 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 299 | 47 | 80 | 13 | 56 | .268 |
| Away | 102 | 348 | 50 | 92 | 16 | 58 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-01 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-05-31 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-30 | CLE | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-05-26 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-25 | CLE | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-22 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-21 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-20 | CLE | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-19 | CLE | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-15 | CLE | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 99 |
| Right Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 71 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-08-29 |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-07-25 |
| 1980 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1980 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley College | Saratoga | CA | 1975, 1976 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 102.0 | 140 | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Charboneau
- What years did Joe Charboneau play?
- Joe Charboneau played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1982.
- Was Joe Charboneau a pitcher?
- No. Joe Charboneau was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Charboneau hit?
- Joe Charboneau hit 29 career home runs with 172 hits.
- What was Joe Charboneau's career batting average?
- Joe Charboneau batted .266 over his career, with 172 hits in 647 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Charboneau have?
- Joe Charboneau drove in 114 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Charboneau in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Charboneau has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.