Charlie Hargreaves
Born: 12/14/1896 in Trenton, NJ, USA
Died: 5/9/1979 in Neptune, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-06-27 | Final Game: 1930-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Russell Hargreaves
Biography
Charlie Hargreaves, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1923 until his retirement in 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, Hargreaves played in a total of 423 games during his career. He was known for his steady batting ability, finishing with a career batting average of .27. Over the span of his time in the league, he recorded 321 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 139 runs, showcasing his capability as a reliable offensive contributor.
Playing during the Roaring Twenties, an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, Hargreaves contributed to the evolving style of play that emphasized both power and speed. He managed to steal 6 bases, reflecting his agility on the basepaths. Although he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, Hargreaves' consistent performance and work ethic solidified his role as a valuable player in the teams he represented during a transformative period in baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 1188 | 96 | 321 | 44 | 11 | 4 | 139 | 6 | 77 | 49 | 0.270 | 0.318 | 0.336 | 0.654 | -2762.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 20 | 57 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.281 | -211.2 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 15 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.407 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 45 | 83 | 9 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0.277 | -200.1 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 85 | 208 | 14 | 52 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 0.250 | -322.1 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 46 | 133 | 9 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 0.286 | -109.1 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 20 | 61 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0.197 | -330.7 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 79 | 260 | 15 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 0.285 | -330.7 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 102 | 328 | 33 | 88 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 0.268 | -1058.2 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 11 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| C | 365 | 0 | 1178 | 255 | 33 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BRO | C | 15 | 0 | 48 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 1924 | BRO | C | 9 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BRO | C | 18 | 0 | 53 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | BRO | 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | BRO | C | 70 | 0 | 224 | 65 | 4 | 6 |
| 1927 | BRO | C | 44 | 0 | 160 | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| 1928 | BRO | C | 20 | 0 | 81 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928 | PIT | C | 77 | 0 | 230 | 47 | 11 | 7 |
| 1929 | PIT | C | 101 | 0 | 308 | 56 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | PIT | C | 11 | 0 | 50 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 365 |
| First Base | 2 |