Charlie Dexter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1903)
Charlie Dexter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1903 for the Louisville Colonels, the Chicago Cubs, and the Boston Braves, a span of 8 seasons. In 774 career games, he hit .261 with 751 hits, 16 home runs, and 347 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 6/9/1934 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-04-17
- Last Game
- 1903-09-27
Full name: Charles Dana Dexter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 774 | 2,876 | 430 | 751 | 95 | 24 | 16 | 347 | 183 | 198 | 226 | .261 | .318 | .328 | .646 | -2,798 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career OPS .646 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 107 | 402 | 65 | 112 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 21 | 17 | 34 | .279 | .290 (-4%) | .354 (-10%) | .387 (-2%) | .741 (-6%) | -473.1 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 76 | 257 | 43 | 72 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 46 | 12 | 21 | 30 | .280 | .291 (-4%) | .354 (-4%) | .387 (+1%) | .741 (-1%) | -83.9 |
| 1898 | LS3 | NL | 112 | 421 | 76 | 132 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 66 | 44 | 26 | 35 | .314 | .270 (+16%) | .333 (+9%) | .347 (+8%) | .680 (+9%) | 679.1 |
| 1899 | LS3 | NL | 81 | 298 | 47 | 76 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 20 | .255 | .282 (-10%) | .343 (-8%) | .366 (-19%) | .710 (-14%) | -622.9 |
| 1900 | CHN | NL | 40 | 125 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 8 | .200 | .279 (-28%) | .338 (-37%) | .366 (-21%) | .705 (-29%) | -598.7 |
| 1901 | CHN | NL | 116 | 460 | 46 | 123 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 66 | 22 | 16 | 28 | .267 | .271 (-2%) | .326 (-7%) | .359 (-12%) | .686 (-10%) | -705.0 |
| 1902 | CHN | NL | 71 | 273 | 31 | 62 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 19 | .227 | .266 (-15%) | .321 (-10%) | .343 (-14%) | .665 (-12%) | -459.3 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 48 | 183 | 33 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | .257 | .266 (-4%) | .321 (+1%) | .343 (-16%) | .665 (-8%) | -459.3 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 123 | 457 | 82 | 102 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 32 | 61 | 37 | .223 | .261 (-15%) | .316 (+2%) | .345 (-19%) | .662 (-9%) | -378.7 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 774 | 2,876 | 430 | 751 | 95 | 24 | 16 | 347 | 183 | 198 | 226 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -3,102 | ||
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 (591 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 299 | 1109 | 170 | 285 | 7 | 136 | .257 |
| Away | 292 | 1111 | 151 | 282 | 4 | 117 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-26 | BSN | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-24 | BSN | CHC | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-22 | BSN | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-20 | BSN | STL | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-09-20 | BSN | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-19 | BSN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-09-18 | BSN | PIT | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-18 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-16 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | C | 55 | 0 | 179 | 63 | 26 | 9 |
| 1896 | LS3 | OF | 47 | 0 | 87 | 8 | 11 | 3 |
| 1897 | LS3 | 3B | 14 | 0 | 22 | 31 | 11 | 1 |
| 1897 | LS3 | C | 23 | 0 | 65 | 23 | 10 | 2 |
| 1897 | LS3 | OF | 32 | 0 | 40 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| 1897 | LS3 | SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1898 | LS3 | 2B | 8 | 0 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 1898 | LS3 | C | 7 | 0 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | LS3 | OF | 95 | 0 | 148 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 1899 | LS3 | OF | 72 | 0 | 132 | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| 1899 | LS3 | SS | 6 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
| 1900 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | CHN | C | 22 | 0 | 67 | 33 | 6 | 2 |
| 1900 | CHN | OF | 13 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901 | CHN | 1B | 54 | 0 | 499 | 39 | 10 | 28 |
| 1901 | CHN | 2B | 13 | 0 | 34 | 33 | 4 | 3 |
| 1901 | CHN | 3B | 25 | 0 | 39 | 48 | 11 | 0 |
| 1901 | CHN | C | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901 | CHN | OF | 21 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | CHN | 1B | 22 | 0 | 223 | 10 | 6 | 15 |
| 1902 | CHN | 3B | 41 | 0 | 65 | 61 | 23 | 5 |
| 1902 | CHN | OF | 10 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | 2B | 19 | 0 | 44 | 39 | 5 | 5 |
| 1902 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | OF | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | BSN | SS | 22 | 0 | 54 | 73 | 14 | 6 |
| 1903 | BSN | C | 6 | 0 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 1903 | BSN | OF | 106 | 0 | 177 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
| 1903 | BSN | SS | 9 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Charlie Dexter (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Charlie Dexter: the record in brief
The profile opens with Charlie Dexter's first major league game on April 17, 1896; the last one listed came on September 27, 1903. The season rows list, in order, the Louisville Colonels (1896 to 1899), the Chicago Orphans (1900 through 1902), and the Boston Beaneaters (1902 to 1903). Dexter played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on June 15, 1876, in Evansville, IN, USA, Dexter was listed at 5-foot-7 and 155 pounds. The bio records the death on June 9, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. The bio lists the given name Charles Dana.
In 774 games and 2,876 at bats, Dexter batted .261 with 751 hits, along with 16 home runs, 347 RBI, and 183 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .318 and .328 give Dexter a career OPS of .646. The league as a whole hit .276 across Dexter's seasons, which puts the .261 career mark 5.2% below average. By OPS the gap is 7.2% below league average (.646 against .696). Dexter collected a career-high 132 hits in 1898. The RBI column peaks at 66 in 1898.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Dexter
- What years did Charlie Dexter play?
- Charlie Dexter played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1903.
- Was Charlie Dexter a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Dexter was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Charlie Dexter hit?
- Charlie Dexter hit 16 career home runs with 751 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Dexter play for?
- Charlie Dexter played for 3 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1896–1899), the Chicago Orphans (1900–1902), and the Boston Beaneaters (1902–1903).
- What were Charlie Dexter's career stats?
- In 774 games, Charlie Dexter had 751 hits, 16 home runs, 347 RBI, 430 runs, and 183 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Dexter play?
- Charlie Dexter played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Dexter and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Dexter was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Dexter hit each season?
- Charlie Dexter's home runs by season: 3 in 1896, 2 in 1897, 1 in 1898, 1 in 1899, 2 in 1900, 1 in 1901, 3 in 1902, and 3 in 1903. His most in one season was 3, in 1896, 1902, and 1903.
- What was Charlie Dexter's career batting average?
- Charlie Dexter batted .261 over his career, with 751 hits in 2,876 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Dexter have?
- Charlie Dexter drove in 347 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Dexter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Dexter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.