Silver King
Born: 1/11/1868 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 5/19/1938 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1886-09-28 | Final Game: 1897-08-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Frederick King
Biography
Silver King, born in 1868, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. He played from 1886 to 1897, establishing himself as one of the era's leading hurlers. With a career record of 203 wins and 152 losses, King showcased his competitive spirit and durability on the mound. His earned run average of 3.18 reflected his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game.
Throughout his career, King amassed a total of 1,222 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in overpowering batters with his pitching arsenal. He also recorded six saves, highlighting his versatility and ability to close out games when needed. King's contributions to the game during a time of significant change in baseball history helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, marking him as a significant figure in the sport's development. His legacy continues to resonate among baseball historians and fans alike, ensuring that Silver King's impact remains a noteworthy part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 152 | 397 | 370 | 328 | 19 | 6 | 3180.7 | 3098 | 1124 | 69 | 967 | 1222 | 3.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 43 | 21 | 9 | 23 | 4.85 | 416.0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | AA | 32 | 12 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 390.0 | 401 | 164 | 109 | 128 | 3.78 | 4790.1 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 45 | 20 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 584.7 | 435 | 106 | 76 | 258 | 1.63 | 9445.7 |
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 35 | 16 | 56 | 53 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 458.0 | 462 | 160 | 125 | 188 | 3.14 | 4645.4 |
| 1890 | CHP | PL | 30 | 22 | 56 | 56 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 461.0 | 420 | 138 | 163 | 185 | 2.69 | 6018.4 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 14 | 29 | 48 | 44 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 384.3 | 382 | 133 | 144 | 160 | 3.11 | 3420.4 |
| 1892 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 24 | 51 | 47 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 410.3 | 392 | 150 | 171 | 170 | 3.29 | -2262.3 |
| 1893 | CIN | NL | 5 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 105.0 | 119 | 57 | 56 | 30 | 4.89 | -160.0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 69 | 47 | 26 | 13 | 8.63 | -1026.3 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 10 | 7 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 145.3 | 179 | 66 | 43 | 35 | 4.09 | 1161.1 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 6 | 9 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 154.0 | 196 | 82 | 45 | 32 | 4.79 | -1134.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 1305 | 182 | 259 | 32 | 23 | 4 | 135 | 24 | 166 | 279 | 0.198 | 0.290 | 0.267 | 0.558 | -3286.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 7 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | AA | 62 | 222 | 28 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 10 | 24 | 42 | 0.207 | -933.5 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 66 | 207 | 25 | 43 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 40 | 64 | 0.208 | 328.8 |
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 56 | 189 | 37 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 22 | 40 | 0.228 | -381.1 |
| 1890 | CHP | PL | 58 | 185 | 24 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 22 | 0.168 | -1074.5 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 49 | 148 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 31 | 0.169 | -794.3 |
| 1892 | NY1 | NL | 51 | 163 | 26 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 16 | 26 | 0.209 | -240.3 |
| 1893 | CIN | NL | 17 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 22 | 58 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0.276 | 9.8 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 24 | 57 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 0.193 | -201.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0.069 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | WS | SL4 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.067 |
| 1887 | WS | SL4 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.071 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 66.0 | 63 | 16 | 11 | 33 | 2.18 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | WS | SL4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 35.0 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 2.31 |
| 1887 | WS | SL4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 31.0 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 2.03 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 23 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| P | 397 | 0 | 146 | 637 | 56 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | KCN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | KCN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | P | 46 | 0 | 16 | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | OF | 17 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 1888 | SL4 | P | 66 | 0 | 32 | 119 | 12 | 4 |
| 1888 | SL4 | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | SL4 | P | 56 | 0 | 19 | 70 | 5 | 2 |
| 1889 | SL4 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | SL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | CHP | P | 56 | 0 | 22 | 139 | 6 | 5 |
| 1890 | CHP | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | CHP | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | PIT | P | 48 | 0 | 19 | 67 | 10 | 5 |
| 1891 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | NY1 | P | 51 | 0 | 22 | 79 | 10 | 4 |
| 1893 | CIN | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 1893 | NY1 | P | 7 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1896 | WAS | P | 22 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | WAS | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 397 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 17 |