Charlie Frisbee
Born: 2/2/1874 in Dows, IA, USA
Died: 11/7/1954 in Iowa Falls, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-06-22 | Final Game: 1900-05-13
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Charles Augustus Frisbee
Biography
Charlie Frisbee was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1899 to 1900, a time when the game was still evolving, and the rules and styles were not yet fully standardized. Frisbee appeared in 46 games, showcasing his skills primarily with a bat that yielded a commendable .315 batting average. This performance placed him among the more effective hitters of his era, contributing 52 hits and 23 runs batted in, while also demonstrating his speed on the base paths with 10 stolen bases.
Although Frisbee did not hit any home runs during his brief playing career, his ability to get on base and drive in runs was significant in a time when offensive production varied widely. His playing style reflected the shift towards more aggressive and strategic base running that characterized the turn of the century in baseball. While Frisbee's career was relatively short, his contributions to the game during its formative years remain a testament to the talent present in the league during that period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 165 | 24 | 52 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 0.315 | 0.365 | 0.370 | 0.735 | 177.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BSN | NL | 42 | 152 | 22 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 0.329 | 177.4 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 44 | 0 | 70 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BSN | OF | 40 | 0 | 68 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| 1900 | NY1 | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 36 |
| Right Field | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Grinnell | IA | 1895 |