Charlie Maxwell, baseball player, 148 home runs, 1950-1964

Charlie Maxwell

Born: 4/8/1927 in Lawton, MI, USA

Died: 12/27/2024 in Paw Paw, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-20 | Final Game: 1964-04-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles Richard Maxwell

Biography

Charlie Maxwell was a notable American professional baseball player, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1964. Born in 1927, he played primarily as a position player and appeared in 1,133 games throughout his career. Maxwell showcased his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .264, accumulating 856 hits, 148 home runs, and 532 RBIs. His versatility and consistent performance earned him two All-Star selections during his career, highlighting his status as one of the prominent players of his time. Competing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to the more power-focused approach of the 1960s, Maxwell's ability to hit for both power and average made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He was known for his reliable presence at the plate and his ability to drive in runs, evidenced by his 532 RBIs. Additionally, Maxwell demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 18 stolen bases. His contributions to the game and his solid performance across multiple seasons solidified his legacy in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1133 3245 478 856 110 26 148 532 18 484 545 0.264 0.360 0.451 0.811 9709.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 43 28 289 18 4 30
OF 834 775 1665 44 21 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 43
Left Field 781
Center Field 4
Right Field 56

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 1945

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1960 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 2.0 336 0
1957 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 5.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 8.0 336 0