Ed Charles
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1969)
Ed Charles was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969 for the Kansas City Athletics and the New York Mets, a span of 8 seasons. In 1,005 career games, he hit .263 with 917 hits, 86 home runs, and 421 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,412.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/15/2018 in East Elmhurst, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-11
- Last Game
- 1969-10-01
Full name: Edwin Douglas Charles
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,005 | 3,482 | 438 | 917 | 147 | 30 | 86 | 421 | 86 | 332 | 525 | .263 | .330 | .397 | .727 | 4,412 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career SLG .397 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OPS .727 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — +6.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 147 | 535 | 81 | 154 | 24 | 7 | 17 | 74 | 20 | 54 | 70 | .288 | .257 (+12%) | .326 (+9%) | .393 (+15%) | .719 (+13%) | 1374.8 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 158 | 603 | 82 | 161 | 28 | 2 | 15 | 79 | 15 | 58 | 79 | .267 | .246 (+8%) | .308 (+8%) | .371 (+6%) | .680 (+7%) | 838.8 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 150 | 557 | 69 | 134 | 25 | 2 | 16 | 63 | 12 | 64 | 92 | .241 | .250 (-4%) | .312 (+3%) | .377 (avg) | .690 (+1%) | 239.6 |
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 134 | 480 | 55 | 129 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 56 | 13 | 44 | 72 | .269 | .245 (+9%) | .310 (+7%) | .371 (+4%) | .682 (+5%) | 487.9 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 118 | 385 | 52 | 110 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 42 | 12 | 30 | 53 | .286 | .248 (+15%) | .309 (+9%) | .376 (+18%) | .685 (+14%) | 910.5 |
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 19 | 61 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 13 | .246 | .242 (+1%) | .306 (+23%) | .357 (-27%) | .663 (-3%) | 45.5 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 101 | 323 | 32 | 77 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 24 | 58 | .238 | .242 (-2%) | .306 (-2%) | .357 (-11%) | .663 (-7%) | 45.5 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 117 | 369 | 41 | 102 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 53 | 5 | 28 | 57 | .276 | .236 (+17%) | .298 (+10%) | .340 (+27%) | .638 (+19%) | 1162.8 |
| 1969 | NYN | NL | 61 | 169 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 31 | .207 | .248 (-17%) | .320 (-11%) | .369 (-13%) | .689 (-12%) | -323.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 1,005 | 3,482 | 438 | 917 | 147 | 30 | 86 | 421 | 86 | 332 | 525 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 4,781 | ||
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 (1005 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 502 | 1695 | 246 | 490 | 53 | 236 | .289 |
| Away | 503 | 1786 | 192 | 427 | 33 | 185 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-10-01 | NYN | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-09-24 | NYN | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-19 | NYN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-19 | NYN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-09-15 | NYN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969-09-14 | NYN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-13 | NYN | PIT | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969-09-03 | NYN | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-22 | NYN | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-08-21 | NYN | SFG | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 942 | 903 | 879 | 1833 | 122 | 165 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | KC1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | KC1 | 3B | 140 | 138 | 145 | 285 | 16 | 27 |
| 1963 | KC1 | 3B | 158 | 158 | 153 | 310 | 25 | 19 |
| 1964 | KC1 | 3B | 147 | 144 | 138 | 259 | 19 | 25 |
| 1965 | KC1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965 | KC1 | 3B | 128 | 127 | 150 | 251 | 12 | 28 |
| 1965 | KC1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | 3B | 104 | 98 | 85 | 201 | 11 | 21 |
| 1966 | KC1 | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | KC1 | 3B | 18 | 17 | 17 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | 3B | 89 | 86 | 85 | 201 | 17 | 16 |
| 1968 | NYN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | NYN | 3B | 106 | 90 | 69 | 200 | 13 | 19 |
| 1969 | NYN | 3B | 52 | 45 | 37 | 86 | 7 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 942 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
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Ed Charles: the record in brief
April 11, 1962 and October 1, 1969 bracket Ed Charles's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Athletics (1962 to 1967) and the New York Mets (1967 to 1969). Charles, born on April 29, 1933, in Daytona Beach, FL, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5'10" and 170 pounds. Charles's death is recorded on March 15, 2018, in East Elmhurst, NY, USA. Ed Charles was the playing name; the full given name is Edwin Douglas.
In 1,005 games and 3,482 at bats, Charles batted .263 with 917 hits, adding 86 homers, 421 RBI, and 86 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .330 and .397 give Charles a career OPS of .727. Over the seasons Charles played, league hitters batted .247; the .263 career figure is 6.6% above that. No season beat the 17 home runs Charles hit in 1962.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Charles
- What years did Ed Charles play?
- Ed Charles played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969.
- Was Ed Charles a pitcher?
- No. Ed Charles was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ed Charles hit?
- Ed Charles hit 86 career home runs with 917 hits.
- What was Ed Charles's career batting average?
- Ed Charles batted .263 over his career, with 917 hits in 3,482 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Charles have?
- Ed Charles drove in 421 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Charles in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Charles has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.