Charlie Frisbee
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899-1900)
Charlie Frisbee was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1900 for the Boston Braves and the New York Giants, a span of 2 seasons. In 46 career games, he hit .315 with 52 hits and 23 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 176.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/7/1954 in Iowa Falls, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-06-22
- Last Game
- 1900-05-13
Full name: Charles Augustus Frisbee
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 | .315 | .365 | .370 | .735 | 176 |
Career AVG .315 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career OBP .365 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.
Career SLG .370 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .735 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BSN | NL | 42 | 152 | 22 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 17 | .329 | .282 (+16%) | .343 (+9%) | .366 (+4%) | .710 (+6%) | 175.6 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 46 | 165 | 24 | 52 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 20 | .315 | — | — | — | — | 176 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 103 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 14 | .291 |
| Away | 17 | 62 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 9 | .355 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900-05-13 | NY1 | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1900-05-12 | NY1 | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1900-04-20 | NY1 | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1900-04-19 | NY1 | BRO | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-14 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-10-05 | BSN | NY1 | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1899-10-02 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-30 | BSN | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-29 | BSN | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-09-29 | BSN | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 36 |
| Right Field | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Grinnell | IA | 1895 |
Charlie Frisbee: the record in brief
According to the bio, Charlie Frisbee debuted on June 22, 1899 and played a final game on May 13, 1900. By club, Frisbee's seasons break down as the Boston Beaneaters (1899) and the New York Giants (1900). Frisbee played primarily as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on February 2, 1874, in Dows, IA, USA, Frisbee was listed at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Frisbee's death is recorded on November 7, 1954, in Iowa Falls, IA, USA. The bio lists the given name Charles Augustus.
Across 46 games at the plate, Frisbee's career line reads 52 hits in 165 at bats for a .315 average, adding 23 RBI. Reaching base at a .365 clip and slugging .370, Frisbee finished with a .735 OPS. Frisbee's .315 average ran 12.1% above the .281 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 50, in 1899. 1899 brought the most runs batted in, 20. The Lg AVG column puts Frisbee's 1899 at .329 against .282, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 16%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Frisbee
- What years did Charlie Frisbee play?
- Charlie Frisbee played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1900.
- Was Charlie Frisbee a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Frisbee was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Charlie Frisbee hit?
- Charlie Frisbee hit 0 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Frisbee play for?
- Charlie Frisbee played for 2 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1899) and the New York Giants (1900).
- What were Charlie Frisbee's career stats?
- In 46 games, Charlie Frisbee had 52 hits, 23 RBI, 24 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .315 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Frisbee play?
- Charlie Frisbee played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Frisbee and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Frisbee was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Charlie Frisbee's career batting average?
- Charlie Frisbee batted .315 over his career, with 52 hits in 165 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Frisbee have?
- Charlie Frisbee drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Frisbee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Frisbee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.