Charlie Niebergall
Born: 5/23/1899 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 8/29/1982 in Holiday, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-06-17 | Final Game: 1924-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Charles Arthur Niebergall
Biography
Charlie Niebergall was born in 1899 and had a brief career as a professional baseball player from 1921 to 1924. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 54 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Niebergall recorded 21 hits and finished with a batting average of .228. He contributed 8 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his career.
Niebergall's career unfolded during an era that was transitioning away from the deadball style of play, which had dominated the game in the early 20th century. While his time in the majors was limited, he was part of a generation of players that helped shape the evolving dynamics of the sport. His contributions, although modest in statistical terms, reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players in that period, showcasing the diverse paths that players took in pursuit of a career in baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 92 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.228 | 0.276 | 0.304 | 0.580 | -16.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | STL | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 9 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 40 | 58 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.293 | -16.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 44 | 0 | 87 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | SLN | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | C | 7 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | C | 34 | 0 | 57 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 44 |