Charlie Eden, baseball player, 1877-1885

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

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

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

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