Charlie French
Born: 10/12/1883 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Died: 3/30/1962 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-05-23 | Final Game: 1910-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs
Full name: Charles Calvin French
Biography
Charlie French was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played as a position player primarily during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 until 1910, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of 105 games, French accumulated 78 hits and recorded a batting average of .207. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 20 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases by stealing 13 bases throughout his brief career.
Despite his modest statistical output, French was part of a pivotal time in baseball history. His playing style reflected the strategic emphasis on speed and defense that characterized that era. Although he did not achieve lasting fame, French's contributions to his teams during his time on the field offered a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball in the early 1900s. After his retirement on September 13, 1910, Charlie French remained a part of baseball's rich history, remembered for his role in a transformative period of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 377 | 36 | 78 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 49 | 0.207 | 0.269 | 0.231 | 0.500 | -975.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 51 | 167 | 15 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 0.251 | 5.8 |
| 1910 | BOS | AL | 9 | 40 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 45 | 170 | 17 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 0.165 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 64 | 62 | 110 | 153 | 23 | 18 |
| OF | 16 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 23 | 19 | 42 | 68 | 14 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | 2B | 28 | 27 | 44 | 72 | 10 | 9 |
| 1909 | BOS | SS | 23 | 19 | 42 | 68 | 14 | 5 |
| 1910 | BOS | 2B | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27 | 5 | 3 |
| 1910 | CHA | 2B | 28 | 27 | 53 | 54 | 8 | 6 |
| 1910 | CHA | OF | 16 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 65 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
| Right Field | 16 |