Charlie Pechous
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1917)
Charlie Pechous was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917 for the Chicago Whales and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .180 with 29 hits and 9 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/13/1980 in Kenosha, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-09-14
- Last Game
- 1917-09-30
Full name: Charles Edward Pechous
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 161 | 11 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 45 | .180 | .228 | .217 | .445 | -643 |
Career AVG .180 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OBP .228 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OPS .445 vs. league average .644 across their career seasons — 30.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 18 | 51 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | .176 | .250 (-30%) | .318 (-26%) | .332 (-29%) | .651 (-28%) | -210.1 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 22 | 69 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 21 | .145 | .248 (-42%) | .314 (-43%) | .326 (-42%) | .640 (-42%) | -433.0 |
| 1917 | CHN | NL | 13 | 41 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 53 | 161 | 11 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 45 | .180 | — | — | — | — | -643 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (53 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 103 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 4 | .214 |
| Away | 20 | 59 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | .119 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-30 | CHC | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-29 | CHC | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-26 | CHC | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1917-09-25 | CHC | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-09-24 | CHC | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-09-22 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-22 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-21 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 47 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | IL | 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 |
Charlie Pechous: the record in brief
The profile opens with Charlie Pechous's first major league game on September 14, 1915; the last one listed came on September 30, 1917. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Whales (1915) and the Chicago Cubs (1916 through 1917). Pechous played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on October 5, 1896, in Chicago, IL, USA, Pechous was listed at 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds. Pechous's death is recorded on September 13, 1980, in Kenosha, WI, USA. Pechous's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Edward Pechous.
Across 53 games at the plate, Pechous's career line reads 29 hits in 161 at bats for a .180 average, adding 9 RBI. The on-base percentage is .228 and the slugging percentage .217, for an OPS of .445. The league as a whole hit .249 across Pechous's seasons, which puts the .180 career mark 27.8% below average. The hits column peaks at 10, in 1916. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .176 in 1915, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Pechous
- What years did Charlie Pechous play?
- Charlie Pechous played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917.
- Was Charlie Pechous a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Pechous was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Charlie Pechous hit?
- Charlie Pechous hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Pechous play for?
- Charlie Pechous played for 2 teams: the Chicago Whales (1915) and the Chicago Cubs (1916–1917).
- What were Charlie Pechous's career stats?
- In 53 games, Charlie Pechous had 29 hits, 9 RBI, 11 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .180 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Pechous play?
- Charlie Pechous played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Pechous and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Pechous was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Charlie Pechous's career batting average?
- Charlie Pechous batted .180 over his career, with 29 hits in 161 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Pechous have?
- Charlie Pechous drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Pechous in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Pechous has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.