Charlie Perkins
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1934)
Charlie Perkins was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 0-3 with a 7.50 ERA and 20 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/25/1988 in Salem, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-06-27
- Last Game
- 1934-05-24
Full name: Charles Sullivan Perkins
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.2 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6.46 | 4.80 (-35%) | 332.4 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 37 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 8.51 | 4.29 (-98%) | -1273.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 62 | 40 | 29 | 20 | 7.50 | — | -941 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.
Career OPS .400 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 47.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 23.2 | 30 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 7.99 |
| Away | 9 | 22.1 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 7.66 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-05-24 | BRO | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-18 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-13 | BRO | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-05-09 | BRO | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-07 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-02 | BRO | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-04-30 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-04-28 | BRO | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-04-24 | BRO | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-04-22 | BRO | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-05-24 | BRO | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-18 | BRO | PIT | L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-13 | BRO | STL | — | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-09 | BRO | CHC | L | 2.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1934-05-07 | BRO | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-02 | BRO | NY1 | L | 7.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-04-30 | BRO | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-04-28 | BRO | PHI | — | 2.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-04-24 | BRO | BSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-04-22 | BRO | PHI | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams College | Williamstown | MA | 1925 |
Charlie Perkins: the record in brief
Charlie Perkins's major league career runs from a debut on June 27, 1930 to a final game on May 24, 1934. Perkins played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1930) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1934). At 6'1" and 175 pounds, Perkins is listed as a pitcher. Perkins hit right-handed while throwing left-handed, per the bio block. Perkins was born on September 9, 1905, in Ensley, AL, USA. Perkins's death is recorded on May 25, 1988, in Salem, OR, USA. The given name on file is Charles Sullivan Perkins.
The pitching table credits Perkins with a 0-3 record and a 7.50 ERA in 19 games. Also on Perkins's record: 20 strikeouts. Against a 4.56 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.50 mark was 64.4% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.46 in 1930, when the league's was 4.80.
The position breakdown shows 19 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 8 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Perkins
- What years did Charlie Perkins play?
- Charlie Perkins played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934.
- Was Charlie Perkins a pitcher?
- Yes. Charlie Perkins pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 20 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Charlie Perkins hit?
- Charlie Perkins hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Perkins play for?
- Charlie Perkins played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1930) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1934).
- What were Charlie Perkins's career stats?
- In 19 games, Charlie Perkins went 0-3 with a 7.50 ERA, 20 strikeouts, and 48.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Charlie Perkins play?
- Charlie Perkins played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Perkins and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Perkins was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Charlie Perkins's career ERA?
- Charlie Perkins finished with a 7.50 career ERA, going 0-3 with 20 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charlie Perkins have?
- Charlie Perkins recorded 20 career strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Perkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Perkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.