Charlie Eden
Born: 1/18/1855 in Lexington, KY, USA
Died: 9/17/1920 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1877-08-17 | Final Game: 1885-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Charles M. Eden
Biography
Charlie Eden, born in 1855, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era characterized by the evolution of the game as it transitioned from the early days of the sport into a more organized and competitive framework. Eden's career spanned from 1877 to 1885, a time when baseball was beginning to gain popularity and establish itself as America's pastime.
Throughout his career, Eden recorded a pitching record of 1-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.53. He struck out 8 batters during his time on the mound, but did not register any saves. Although his statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Eden's contributions came during a formative period for the sport, when pitchers were still learning the nuances of the game. His tenure reflects the challenges and developments of pitching during a time when teams were still experimenting with strategies and the rules of play were still in flux. Eden's involvement in the game serves as a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 34 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6.00 | -526.2 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 5.17 | 84.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 935 | 118 | 244 | 56 | 18 | 4 | 77 | 0 | 33 | 26 | 0.261 | 0.296 | 0.372 | 0.669 | 1366.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CHC | NL | 15 | 55 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.218 | -129.4 |
| 1879 | CL2 | NL | 81 | 353 | 40 | 96 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0.272 | 869.6 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 32 | 122 | 12 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.270 | 468.8 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 98 | 405 | 57 | 103 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0.254 | 157.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 222 | 0 | 269 | 34 | 79 | 6 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CHN | OF | 15 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 1879 | CL2 | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1879 | CL2 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1879 | CL2 | OF | 80 | 0 | 101 | 21 | 29 | 3 |
| 1884 | PT1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | OF | 31 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | OF | 96 | 0 | 111 | 7 | 27 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 96 |
| Center Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 94 |