Charlie Osterhout

Charlie Osterhout was a professional baseball player born in 1856, who had a brief career in the sport during the late 19th century. He played as a position player in the early days of organized baseball, a time when the game was still evolving and establishing its identity. His career spanned from 1879 until September 6, 1879, during which he appeared in two games. Despite his limited playing time, Osterhout's participation in Major League Baseball represents a significant chapter in the sport's history, as the league itself was still in its infancy, having been established just a few years earlier. In his two games, he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. While his playing statistics may not reflect a lasting impact on the field, Osterhout's involvement in the early days of baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the game’s development during a transformative era.