Charlie Mills
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1872)
Charlie Mills was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872 for the New York Mutuals, a span of 2 seasons. In 38 career games, he hit .226 with 40 hits and 24 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- Born
- 1844 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Died
- 4/9/1874 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-18
- Last Game
- 1872-09-28
Full name: Charles F. Mills
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 177 | 33 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .226 | .230 | .282 | .513 | -420 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Career OBP .230 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career SLG .282 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OPS .513 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | NY2 | 32 | 146 | 27 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .247 | .286 (-14%) | .311 (-19%) | .383 (-18%) | .695 (-18%) | -419.5 | |
| 1872 | NY2 | 6 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .129 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 38 | 177 | 33 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -420 | ||
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 | 32 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Charlie Mills: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 18, 1871 and the final game on September 28, 1872, Charlie Mills built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Mutuals, from 1871 through 1872. The bio lists Mills's primary position as catcher. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 165 pounds. Mills was born in 1844, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Mills's death is recorded on April 9, 1874, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Mills's full given name, per the bio, is Charles F. Mills.
Mills collected 40 hits in 177 at bats across 38 games, good for a .226 batting average, adding 24 RBI. The on-base percentage is .230 and the slugging percentage .282, for an OPS of .513. The league as a whole hit .286 across Mills's seasons, which puts the .226 career mark 20.9% below average. In OPS terms, Mills's .513 stands 22.9% below the league's .666. The hits column peaks at 36, in 1871. Mills drove in a season-high 22 runs in 1871. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1871, did not top the league's .286.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Mills
- What years did Charlie Mills play?
- Charlie Mills played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872.
- Was Charlie Mills a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Mills was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Charlie Mills hit?
- Charlie Mills hit 0 career home runs with 40 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Mills play for?
- Charlie Mills played for one team, the New York Mutuals (1871–1872).
- What were Charlie Mills's career stats?
- In 38 games, Charlie Mills had 40 hits, 24 RBI, 33 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Mills play?
- Charlie Mills played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Mills and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Mills was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- What was Charlie Mills's career batting average?
- Charlie Mills batted .226 over his career, with 40 hits in 177 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Mills have?
- Charlie Mills drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Mills in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Mills has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.