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 |
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 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.