Charlie Gibson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1924)
Charlie Gibson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1924 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 12 career games, he hit .133 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/18/1990 in LaGrange, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1924-05-30
- Last Game
- 1924-08-29
Full name: Charles Griffin Gibson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .133 | .235 | .133 | .369 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.
Career OPS .369 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 49.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 12 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
| Away | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-08-29 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-28 | PHA | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-27 | PHA | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-21 | PHA | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-18 | PHA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-13 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-19 | PHA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-14 | PHA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-05 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-02 | PHA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1921, 1922, 1923 |
Charlie Gibson: the record in brief
May 30, 1924 and August 29, 1924 bracket Charlie Gibson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Athletics. At 5'8" and 160 pounds, Gibson is listed as a catcher. Gibson both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Gibson was born on November 21, 1899, in LaGrange, GA, USA. Gibson died on December 18, 1990, in LaGrange, GA, USA. Charlie Gibson was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Griffin.
Across 12 games at the plate, Gibson's career line reads 2 hits in 15 at bats for a .133 average, along with 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Gibson played in, the .133 career average compares with a .284 league average over the same seasons, 53.0% below the league. In OPS terms, Gibson's .369 stands 49.8% below the league's .735. Gibson's lone season row is 1924 with the Philadelphia Athletics: 12 games, 2 hits in 15 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Gibson, 12 games, came at catcher. The fielding table credits Gibson with 14 putouts, 6 assists and 3 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Gibson
- Was Charlie Gibson a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Gibson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Charlie Gibson hit?
- Charlie Gibson hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Gibson play for?
- Charlie Gibson played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1924).
- What were Charlie Gibson's career stats?
- In 12 games, Charlie Gibson had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .133 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Gibson play?
- Charlie Gibson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Gibson and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Gibson was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Charlie Gibson's career batting average?
- Charlie Gibson batted .133 over his career, with 2 hits in 15 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Gibson have?
- Charlie Gibson drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Gibson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Gibson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.