Charlie Gettig
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1899)
Charlie Gettig was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1899 for the New York Giants, a span of 4 seasons. Across 42 career appearances, he went 15-12 with a 4.50 ERA and 51 strikeouts. He also batted .241 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 172 lb
- Born
- 1870 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- Died
- 4/11/1935 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-08-05
- Last Game
- 1899-10-14
Full name: Charles Henry Gettig
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14.0 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 9.64 | 4.36 (-121%) | -127.0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5.21 | 4.30 (-21%) | -6.0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 141 | 49 | 39 | 14 | 3.83 | 3.59 (-7%) | -752.4 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 128.0 | 161 | 63 | 54 | 25 | 4.43 | 3.85 (-15%) | -1160.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 15 | 12 | 42 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 276.0 | 345 | 138 | 110 | 51 | 4.50 | — | -2,046 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 377 | 48 | 91 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 12 | 28 | 35 | .241 | .302 | .294 | .597 | -875 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career OPS .597 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 16.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 75 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 10 | .200 | .291 (-31%) | .354 (-22%) | .387 (-28%) | .741 (-25%) | -308.9 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 64 | 196 | 30 | 49 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 15 | 16 | .250 | .270 (-8%) | .333 (-7%) | .347 (-13%) | .680 (-10%) | -303.2 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 34 | 97 | 7 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | .247 | .282 (-12%) | .343 (-11%) | .366 (-24%) | .710 (-18%) | -262.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 126 | 377 | 48 | 91 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 12 | 28 | 35 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -875 | ||
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 (133 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 136 | 23 | 36 | 0 | 19 | .265 |
| Away | 51 | 154 | 15 | 36 | 0 | 16 | .234 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 96.0 | 134 | 57 | 30 | 21 | 5.34 |
| Away | 21 | 139.1 | 163 | 57 | 61 | 17 | 3.68 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-10-14 | NY1 | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-12 | NY1 | WSN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-07 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-02 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-29 | NY1 | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-16 | NY1 | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-12 | NY1 | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-09 | NY1 | BLN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-09 | NY1 | BLN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-09-08 | NY1 | BLN | W | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-10-14 | NY1 | WSN | L | 8.0 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-10-12 | NY1 | WSN | W | 9.0 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1899-10-07 | NY1 | BRO | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-02 | NY1 | BSN | L | 8.0 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-09-29 | NY1 | PHI | W | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-09-16 | NY1 | STL | L | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-12 | NY1 | CHC | W | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-07 | NY1 | BLN | L | 7.0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1899-09-04 | NY1 | BRO | L | 8.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-02 | NY1 | PIT | L | 8.0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2B | 21 | 0 | 23 | 53 | 11 | 3 |
| 3B | 19 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 15 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 25 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| P | 42 | 0 | 8 | 79 | 12 | 1 |
| SS | 12 | 0 | 17 | 27 | 8 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1897 | NY1 | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 2B | 12 | 0 | 15 | 32 | 5 | 2 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | OF | 21 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | P | 17 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| 1898 | NY1 | SS | 9 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 3B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 7 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 21 |
Charlie Gettig: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 5, 1896 and the final game on October 14, 1899, Charlie Gettig built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Giants, from 1896 through 1899. Gettig, born in 1870, in Baltimore, MD, USA, is listed as a pitcher. The bio gives 172 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio records the death on April 11, 1935, in Baltimore, MD, USA. The given name on file is Charles Henry Gettig.
Gettig pitched in 42 games, starting 26, and finished with a 15-12 record and 4.50 ERA. Gettig had 51 strikeouts and 22 complete games. Against a 4.00 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 12.4% worse. The best win total was 7, in 1899. 1898 was Gettig's sharpest full season, a 3.83 ERA against the league's 3.59.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Gettig
- What years did Charlie Gettig play?
- Charlie Gettig played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1899.
- Was Charlie Gettig a pitcher?
- Yes. Charlie Gettig pitched in the major leagues, recording 15 wins and 51 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Charlie Gettig hit?
- Charlie Gettig hit 0 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Gettig play for?
- Charlie Gettig played for one team, the New York Giants (1896–1899).
- What were Charlie Gettig's career stats?
- In 42 games, Charlie Gettig went 15-12 with a 4.50 ERA, 51 strikeouts, 276.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves. At the plate he had 91 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Charlie Gettig play?
- Charlie Gettig played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Gettig and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Gettig was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 172 pounds.
- What was Charlie Gettig's career ERA?
- Charlie Gettig finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 15-12 with 51 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charlie Gettig have?
- Charlie Gettig recorded 51 career strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Gettig in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Gettig has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.