Charles Matthews, baseball player, 1891-1891

Charles Matthews

Born: 3/11/1863 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 12/26/1926 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-09-25 | Final Game: 1891-09-25

Full name: Charles Frederick Matthews

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Biography

Charles Matthews, born in 1863, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing exclusively on September 25, 1891. His time in the league was limited to just one game, during which he made his mark with an impressive batting average of .333, thanks to one hit in his single appearance. Although Matthews did not record any home runs or RBIs and did not attempt a stolen base, his performance stands out in the annals of baseball history due to the rarity of players with such a high batting average over a minimal number of games. Matthews played during the early years of professional baseball, a time when the sport was rapidly evolving and gaining popularity in America. His single game in the major leagues may not have secured him a lasting legacy, but it reflects the myriad of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during its formative years. As a position player, Matthews' brief career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who participated in the game, each adding their own chapter to the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 0.600 0.333 0.933 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +31.2% above league average.

Career OBP .600 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +81.0% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.933 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — +38.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1891 PH4 AA 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 PH4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1