Charlie Pechous
Born: 10/5/1896 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 9/13/1980 in Kenosha, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-14 | Final Game: 1917-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Edward Pechous
Biography
Charlie Pechous was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to 1917, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Pechous appeared in 53 games over his brief career, accumulating 29 hits and 9 RBIs, reflecting the challenges faced by many players of his time in achieving offensive consistency.
Despite his struggles at the plate, with a batting average of .18 and no home runs recorded, Pechous demonstrated his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were part of the fabric of a game that was evolving rapidly during his playing years. Pechous's time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, but he remains a part of the history of the sport, representing the many players who shaped the game during its formative years.
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 | 0.180 | 0.228 | 0.217 | 0.445 | -666.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 18 | 51 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0.176 | -217.4 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 22 | 69 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 0.145 | -449.1 |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 13 | 41 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 47 | 0 | 47 | 96 | 8 | 2 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CHF | 3B | 18 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHN | 3B | 22 | 0 | 22 | 56 | 5 | 2 |
| 1917 | CHN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | CHN | SS | 5 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by 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 |