Charlie Parsons

Charlie Parsons was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1863, who played in the Major Leagues from 1886 until 1890. His career spanned a transitional period in baseball, just before the advent of the modern game, which was marked by evolving pitching styles and the gradual introduction of more sophisticated strategies. Parsons made his debut on May 29, 1886, and through his time in the league, he showcased his skills on the mound, although he finished with a career record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58. During his tenure in the league, Parsons struck out 12 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge opposing hitters. Despite not recording any saves in his career, his contributions to his teams were part of the broader competitive landscape of late 19th-century baseball, a time when the sport was gaining popularity and professionalization. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Parsons remains a part of baseball history, representing the foundational years of the sport as it was beginning to take on the characteristics that would define it in the decades to come.