Carlisle Perry
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Carlisle Perry was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 5 teams, including the New York Lincoln Giants. In 88 career games, he hit .217 with 67 hits, 4 home runs, and 31 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 184 lb
- Died
- 10/7/1953 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full name: Carlisle Tarleton Perry
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 309 | 28 | 67 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 15 | 1 | .217 | .253 | .291 | .544 | -1,213 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.
Career SLG .291 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OPS .544 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | NLG | EAS | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | DS | NNL | 21 | 77 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .221 | .286 (-23%) | .344 (-25%) | .395 (-18%) | .739 (-21%) | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NLG | IND | 13 | 52 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .285 (-12%) | .345 (-24%) | .397 (-13%) | .743 (-18%) | -170.0 |
| 1923 | NLG | ECL | 24 | 89 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .180 | .282 (-36%) | .344 (-43%) | .390 (-48%) | .734 (-46%) | -661.3 |
| 1923 | BBS | ECL | 10 | 30 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | -661.3 |
| 1924 | CBN | NNL | 16 | 50 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .240 | .283 (-15%) | .345 (-7%) | .389 (-23%) | .734 (-15%) | -110.1 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 88 | 309 | 28 | 67 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 15 | 1 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -1,603 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-09 | DT1 | CB1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-06 | DT1 | CNN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 39 | 39 | 72 | 120 | 17 | 10 |
| 3B | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 37 | 35 | 48 | 87 | 20 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | NLG | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | ABC | SS | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1921 | DS | 2B | 21 | 21 | 41 | 73 | 4 | 7 |
| 1922 | NLG | 3B | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 1922 | NLG | SS | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1923 | NLG | 2B | 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| 1923 | NLG | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | NLG | SS | 16 | 15 | 23 | 43 | 6 | 2 |
| 1923 | BBS | 2B | 8 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 1923 | BBS | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | CBN | 2B | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1924 | CBN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CBN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CBN | SS | 11 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 8 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 39 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 37 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Carlisle Perry: the record in brief
Carlisle Perry's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1920 to 1924. The team column moves through the New York Lincoln Giants (1920 through 1923), the Indianapolis ABCs (1921), the Detroit Stars (1921), the Baltimore Black Sox (1923), and the Cleveland Browns (1924). At 5'6" and 184 pounds, Perry is listed as a second baseman. Perry was born on March 15, 1893, in San Antonio, TX, USA. Perry died on October 7, 1953, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Perry's full given name, per the bio, is Carlisle Tarleton Perry.
Across 88 games at the plate, Perry's career line reads 67 hits in 309 at bats for a .217 average, plus 4 homers and 31 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .253 and .291 give Perry a career OPS of .544. Set against a .282 league average for the same years, Perry's .217 average sits 23.2% below it. In OPS terms, Perry's .544 stands 25.4% below the league's .730. The highest hit total in a season was 17, in 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlisle Perry
- Was Carlisle Perry a pitcher?
- No. Carlisle Perry was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Carlisle Perry hit?
- Carlisle Perry hit 4 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What teams did Carlisle Perry play for?
- Carlisle Perry played for 5 teams: the New York Lincoln Giants (1920, 1922–1923), the Indianapolis ABCs (1921), the Detroit Stars (1921), the Baltimore Black Sox (1923), and the Cleveland Browns (1924).
- What were Carlisle Perry's career stats?
- In 88 games, Carlisle Perry had 67 hits, 4 home runs, 31 RBI, 28 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .217 batting average.
- What position did Carlisle Perry play?
- Carlisle Perry played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlisle Perry and how much did he weigh?
- Carlisle Perry was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 184 pounds.
- How many home runs did Carlisle Perry hit each season?
- Carlisle Perry's home runs by season: 0 in 1920, 2 in 1921, 0 in 1922, 1 in 1923, and 1 in 1924. His most in one season was 2, in 1921.
- What was Carlisle Perry's career batting average?
- Carlisle Perry batted .217 over his career, with 67 hits in 309 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlisle Perry have?
- Carlisle Perry drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Carlisle Perry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlisle Perry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.