Charlie Irwin
Born: 2/15/1869 in Sheffield, IL, USA
Died: 9/21/1925 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1893-09-03 | Final Game: 1902-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Charles Edwin Irwin
Biography
Charlie Irwin was a professional baseball player born in 1869, who played from 1893 to 1902. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 991 games, where he demonstrated his versatility and skill as a position player. Irwin finished his career with a batting average of .268, accumulating a total of 986 hits, 16 home runs, and 493 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 180 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but also with his agility.
Irwin's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the late 19th century into the early 20th century. This era saw the introduction of more sophisticated strategies and the refinement of player roles, and Irwin was among the players who contributed to these changes on the field. His performance and durability over nearly a decade left a lasting mark on the teams he played for, and his contributions are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 991 | 3685 | 556 | 986 | 145 | 46 | 16 | 493 | 180 | 287 | 173 | 0.268 | 0.331 | 0.345 | 0.676 | -4210.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CHC | NL | 21 | 82 | 14 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0.305 | 168.2 |
| 1894 | CHC | NL | 130 | 504 | 85 | 149 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 100 | 35 | 64 | 23 | 0.296 | 77.4 |
| 1895 | CHC | NL | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 127 | 476 | 77 | 141 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 67 | 31 | 26 | 17 | 0.296 | -600.9 |
| 1897 | CIN | NL | 134 | 505 | 89 | 146 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 74 | 27 | 47 | 29 | 0.289 | -142.3 |
| 1898 | CIN | NL | 136 | 501 | 77 | 120 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 55 | 18 | 31 | 13 | 0.240 | -1155.9 |
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 90 | 314 | 42 | 73 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 0.232 | -937.2 |
| 1900 | CIN | NL | 87 | 333 | 59 | 91 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 0.273 | -317.2 |
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 65 | 242 | 25 | 52 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 0.215 | -819.6 |
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 67 | 260 | 25 | 62 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 0.238 | -819.6 |
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 131 | 458 | 59 | 125 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 13 | 39 | 32 | 0.273 | 192.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 3B | 866 | 0 | 1228 | 1685 | 251 | 134 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 109 | 0 | 220 | 368 | 68 | 36 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CHN | SS | 21 | 0 | 55 | 66 | 12 | 10 |
| 1894 | CHN | 3B | 68 | 0 | 89 | 123 | 47 | 15 |
| 1894 | CHN | SS | 62 | 0 | 119 | 219 | 44 | 21 |
| 1895 | CHN | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1896 | CIN | 3B | 127 | 0 | 200 | 262 | 34 | 28 |
| 1897 | CIN | 3B | 134 | 0 | 186 | 236 | 27 | 19 |
| 1898 | CIN | 3B | 136 | 0 | 223 | 305 | 34 | 20 |
| 1899 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899 | CIN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899 | CIN | 3B | 78 | 0 | 108 | 142 | 25 | 5 |
| 1899 | CIN | SS | 6 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1900 | CIN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1900 | CIN | 3B | 61 | 0 | 74 | 128 | 15 | 11 |
| 1900 | CIN | SS | 16 | 0 | 34 | 56 | 9 | 2 |
| 1900 | CIN | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | BRO | 3B | 65 | 0 | 88 | 106 | 9 | 5 |
| 1901 | CIN | 3B | 67 | 0 | 87 | 139 | 27 | 10 |
| 1902 | BRO | 3B | 130 | 0 | 173 | 244 | 33 | 21 |
| 1902 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 866 |
| Shortstop | 109 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |