Charlie Dexter, baseball player, 1896-1903

Charlie Dexter

Born: 6/15/1876 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 6/9/1934 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-17 | Final Game: 1903-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Charles Dana Dexter

Biography

Charlie Dexter was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1896 and 1903. As a position player, he played in a total of 774 games, amassing an impressive 751 hits throughout his career. Dexter was known for his speed on the base paths, evidenced by his 183 stolen bases, which contributed to his overall offensive prowess. He finished his career with a batting average of .261, 16 home runs, and 347 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute both as a hitter and a base runner. Competing during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Dexter played in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. This period was characterized by a focus on speed and agility, attributes that Dexter embodied. His contributions to the teams he played for helped lay the groundwork for the evolving strategies in baseball, making him a noteworthy figure in the sport's early history. Dexter's legacy lives on through the statistics he achieved and the impact he had on his contemporaries in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
774 2876 430 751 95 24 16 347 183 198 226 0.261 0.318 0.328 0.646 -3446.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 76 0 722 49 16 43
2B 41 0 100 92 13 11
3B 81 0 127 140 45 6
C 116 0 389 140 44 17
OF 403 0 683 64 46 19
SS 39 0 86 111 30 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 116
First Base 76
Second Base 41
Third Base 81
Shortstop 39
Left Field 8
Center Field 159
Right Field 236

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of the South Sewanee TN 1894