Charlie Deal
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1921)
Charlie Deal was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1921 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 10 seasons. In 851 career games, he hit .257 with 752 hits, 11 home runs, and 318 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/16/1979 in Covina, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-07-17
- Last Game
- 1921-10-02
Full name: Charles Albert Deal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851 | 2,930 | 295 | 752 | 104 | 34 | 11 | 318 | 65 | 135 | 149 | .257 | .293 | .327 | .620 | -3,883 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OPS .620 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 42 | 142 | 13 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 28 | .225 | .268 (-16%) | .335 (-19%) | .358 (-21%) | .694 (-20%) | -464.5 |
| 1913 | DET | AL | 16 | 50 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | .220 | .259 (-15%) | .325 (-28%) | .345 (-13%) | .670 (-20%) | -173.1 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 10 | 36 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .306 | — | — | — | — | -173.1 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 79 | 257 | 17 | 54 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 20 | 23 | .210 | .255 (-18%) | .322 (-16%) | .339 (-19%) | .661 (-17%) | -687.6 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 65 | 223 | 21 | 72 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 12 | 16 | .323 | .250 (+29%) | .318 (+12%) | .332 (+28%) | .651 (+20%) | 665.4 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 23 | 74 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | .135 | .248 (-46%) | .314 (-36%) | .326 (-54%) | .640 (-46%) | -477.8 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -477.8 |
| 1917 | CHN | NL | 135 | 449 | 46 | 114 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 10 | 19 | 18 | .254 | .248 (+2%) | .312 (-9%) | .323 (-10%) | .635 (-9%) | -664.1 |
| 1918 | CHN | NL | 119 | 414 | 43 | 99 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 11 | 21 | 13 | .239 | .255 (-6%) | .318 (-12%) | .326 (-11%) | .645 (-12%) | -753.7 |
| 1919 | CHN | NL | 116 | 405 | 37 | 117 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 52 | 11 | 12 | 12 | .289 | .262 (+10%) | .322 (-2%) | .347 (+11%) | .670 (+5%) | 194.2 |
| 1920 | CHN | NL | 129 | 450 | 48 | 108 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 5 | 20 | 14 | .240 | .271 (-12%) | .331 (-14%) | .363 (-16%) | .694 (-15%) | -1075.2 |
| 1921 | CHN | NL | 115 | 422 | 52 | 122 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 66 | 3 | 13 | 9 | .289 | .286 (+1%) | .344 (-10%) | .395 (avg) | .739 (-5%) | -446.3 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 851 | 2,930 | 295 | 752 | 104 | 34 | 11 | 318 | 65 | 135 | 149 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -4,534 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (852 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 420 | 1409 | 141 | 366 | 5 | 172 | .260 |
| Away | 432 | 1521 | 154 | 386 | 6 | 161 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-10-02 | CHC | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-10-02 | CHC | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-10-01 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-28 | CHC | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-27 | CHC | CIN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-25 | CHC | BSN | W | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-21 | CHC | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-18 | CHC | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-17 | CHC | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-14 | CHC | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 3B | 823 | 0 | 956 | 1705 | 117 | 126 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | 3B | 41 | 0 | 48 | 113 | 10 | 3 |
| 1913 | DET | 3B | 15 | 0 | 15 | 35 | 8 | 3 |
| 1913 | BSN | 2B | 10 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | BSN | 3B | 74 | 0 | 86 | 133 | 12 | 8 |
| 1914 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLF | 3B | 65 | 0 | 76 | 136 | 11 | 9 |
| 1916 | SLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | SLA | 3B | 22 | 0 | 26 | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| 1916 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917 | CHN | 3B | 130 | 0 | 151 | 254 | 18 | 21 |
| 1918 | CHN | 3B | 118 | 0 | 144 | 247 | 24 | 21 |
| 1919 | CHN | 3B | 116 | 0 | 157 | 233 | 11 | 14 |
| 1920 | CHN | 3B | 128 | 0 | 129 | 268 | 11 | 22 |
| 1921 | CHN | 3B | 112 | 0 | 122 | 239 | 10 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 833 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Charlie Deal (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Deal
- What years did Charlie Deal play?
- Charlie Deal played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1921.
- Was Charlie Deal a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Deal was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Charlie Deal hit?
- Charlie Deal hit 11 career home runs with 752 hits.
- What was Charlie Deal's career batting average?
- Charlie Deal batted .257 over his career, with 752 hits in 2,930 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Deal have?
- Charlie Deal drove in 318 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Deal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Deal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.