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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 107 | 402 | 65 | 112 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 0.279 | -581.6 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 76 | 257 | 43 | 72 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 46 | 12 | 21 | 30 | 0.280 | -90.3 |
| 1898 | LS3 | NL | 112 | 421 | 76 | 132 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 66 | 44 | 26 | 35 | 0.314 | 678.2 |
| 1899 | LS3 | NL | 81 | 298 | 47 | 76 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 0.255 | -727.1 |
| 1900 | CHC | NL | 40 | 125 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0.200 | -651.2 |
| 1901 | CHC | NL | 116 | 460 | 46 | 123 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 66 | 22 | 16 | 28 | 0.267 | -879.8 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 48 | 183 | 33 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 0.257 | -171.3 |
| 1902 | CHC | NL | 71 | 273 | 31 | 62 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 0.227 | -171.3 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 123 | 457 | 82 | 102 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 32 | 61 | 37 | 0.223 | -495.8 |
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 | C | 23 | 0 | 65 | 23 | 10 | 2 |
| 1897 | LS3 | 3B | 14 | 0 | 22 | 31 | 11 | 1 |
| 1897 | LS3 | SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1897 | LS3 | OF | 32 | 0 | 40 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| 1898 | LS3 | C | 7 | 0 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | LS3 | 2B | 8 | 0 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 1898 | LS3 | OF | 95 | 0 | 148 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 1899 | LS3 | SS | 6 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
| 1899 | LS3 | OF | 72 | 0 | 132 | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| 1900 | CHN | C | 22 | 0 | 67 | 33 | 6 | 2 |
| 1900 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | CHN | OF | 13 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901 | CHN | C | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | OF | 21 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | 2B | 19 | 0 | 44 | 39 | 5 | 5 |
| 1902 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | SS | 22 | 0 | 54 | 73 | 14 | 6 |
| 1902 | BSN | OF | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1903 | BSN | C | 6 | 0 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 1903 | BSN | SS | 9 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 1903 | BSN | OF | 106 | 0 | 177 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
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 |