Charlie Krehmeyer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Charlie Krehmeyer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the St. Louis Browns, the Louisville Colonels, and the St. Louis Maroons, a span of 2 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .221 with 23 hits and 10 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 179 lb
- Died
- 2/10/1926 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-07-08
- Last Game
- 1885-10-05
Full name: Charles L. Krehmeyer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 104 | 7 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .221 | .243 | .269 | .512 | -149 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career OBP .243 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career SLG .269 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OPS .512 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 21 | 70 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .229 | .243 (-6%) | .278 (-10%) | .327 (-21%) | .606 (-16%) | -149.2 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 7 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | SL5 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 29 | 104 | 7 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -149 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Charlie Krehmeyer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Charlie Krehmeyer debuted on July 8, 1884 and played a final game on October 5, 1885. By club, Krehmeyer's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885), and the St. Louis Maroons (1885). Listed as an outfielder, Krehmeyer batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 179 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Krehmeyer was born on July 5, 1863, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Krehmeyer's death is recorded on February 10, 1926, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Charlie Krehmeyer was the playing name; the full given name is Charles L.
Krehmeyer finished with 23 hits from 104 at bats in 29 games, which works out to .221, plus 10 RBI. Reaching base at a .243 clip and slugging .269, Krehmeyer finished with a .512 OPS. The league as a whole hit .244 across Krehmeyer's seasons, which puts the .221 career mark 9.2% below average. No season topped the 16 hits of 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Krehmeyer
- What years did Charlie Krehmeyer play?
- Charlie Krehmeyer played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Charlie Krehmeyer a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Krehmeyer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Charlie Krehmeyer hit?
- Charlie Krehmeyer hit 0 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Krehmeyer play for?
- Charlie Krehmeyer played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885), and the St. Louis Maroons (1885).
- What were Charlie Krehmeyer's career stats?
- In 29 games, Charlie Krehmeyer had 23 hits, 10 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Krehmeyer play?
- Charlie Krehmeyer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Krehmeyer and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Krehmeyer was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 179 pounds.
- What was Charlie Krehmeyer's career batting average?
- Charlie Krehmeyer batted .221 over his career, with 23 hits in 104 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Krehmeyer have?
- Charlie Krehmeyer drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Krehmeyer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Krehmeyer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.