Charlie Gooch, baseball player, 1929-1929

Charlie Gooch

Born: 6/5/1902 in Smyrna, TN, USA

Died: 5/30/1982 in Lanham, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Furman Gooch

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Biography

Charlie Gooch was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s. His career spanned from April 18, 1929, to October 6, 1929, during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Gooch primarily served as a position player, appearing in 39 games over the course of his brief career. Despite limited opportunities, he made a notable impact with a batting average of .281, recording 16 hits and driving in 5 runs. Although Gooch did not hit any home runs or record any stolen bases, his ability to maintain a solid batting average reflects his competency as a hitter during a time when the game was evolving. His career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, encapsulating the experiences of players who contributed to the game during its formative years in the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 57 6 16 2 1 0 5 0 7 8 0.281 0.359 0.351 0.710 -66.5

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1929 WSN AL 39 57 6 16 2 1 0 5 0 7 8 0.281 .289 (-3%) .353 (+2%) .415 (-16%) .769 (-8%) -66.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 27 5 1 2
3B 7 0 3 6 1 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 WS1 1B 7 0 27 5 1 2
1929 WS1 3B 7 0 3 6 1 0
1929 WS1 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Third Base 7
Shortstop 1