Charlie Mason
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1883)
Charlie Mason was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1883 for the Philadelphia Centennials, the Washington Nationals, and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 9 seasons. In 21 career games, he hit .183 with 15 hits and 5 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- — / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/21/1936 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-04-26
- Last Game
- 1883-07-04
Full name: Charles E. Mason
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 82 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .183 | .183 | .183 | .366 | 0 |
Career AVG .183 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career OBP .183 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.
Career SLG .183 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.
Career OPS .366 vs. league average .612 across their career seasons — 40.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | PH3 | 12 | 47 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .234 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1875 | WS6 | 8 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1883 | PH4 | AA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 21 | 82 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .183 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | WS6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Charlie Mason: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 26, 1875 and the final game on July 4, 1883, Charlie Mason built the record summarized on this page. By club, Mason's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Centennials (1875), the Washington Nationals (1875), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1883). The bio lists Mason as an outfielder who batted and threw right-handed. The birth record reads June 25, 1853, in New Orleans, LA, USA. Mason's death is recorded on October 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is Charles E. Mason.
In 21 games and 82 at bats, Mason batted .183 with 15 hits; the totals also include 5 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .183 clip and slugging .183, Mason finished with a .366 OPS. Mason's .183 average ran 28.6% below the .256 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Mason's .366 stands 40.2% below the league's .612. The highest hit total in a season was 11, in 1875. The best average in the busiest seasons was .234, in 1875.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Mason
- What years did Charlie Mason play?
- Charlie Mason played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1883.
- Was Charlie Mason a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Mason was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Charlie Mason hit?
- Charlie Mason hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Mason play for?
- Charlie Mason played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Centennials (1875), the Washington Nationals (1875), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1883).
- What were Charlie Mason's career stats?
- In 21 games, Charlie Mason had 15 hits, 5 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .183 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Mason play?
- Charlie Mason played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How much did Charlie Mason weigh?
- Charlie Mason was listed at 175 pounds.
- What was Charlie Mason's career batting average?
- Charlie Mason batted .183 over his career, with 15 hits in 82 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Mason have?
- Charlie Mason drove in 5 runs in his career.
- What was Charlie Mason's career ERA?
- Charlie Mason finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Mason in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Mason has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.