Charlie Fitzberger, baseball player, 1928-1928

Charlie Fitzberger

Born: 2/13/1904 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 1/25/1965 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-09-11 | Final Game: 1928-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Caspar Fitzberger

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Biography

Charlie Fitzberger, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. He played as a position player for a short stint from September 11 to September 25, 1928. Though his time in the majors was limited to just seven games, Fitzberger showcased his skills with a respectable batting average of .286, collecting two hits over the course of his career. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his performance during this time reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the era. Fitzberger's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a time of greater offensive production. Despite the brevity of his career, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the numerous players who sought to make their mark in the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. His contributions may not have been celebrated with towering statistics, but they serve as a reminder of the dedication and passion that many players exhibited during their pursuit of a career in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286 0.286 0.286 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1928 BSN NL 7 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games