Charlie Pick
Born: 4/12/1888 in Brookneal, VA, USA
Died: 6/26/1954 in Lynchburg, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-09-20 | Final Game: 1920-08-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Charles Thomas Pick
Biography
Charlie Pick was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1914 until 1920. A versatile position player, Pick played in a total of 367 games, amassing 333 hits throughout his career. He demonstrated a balanced offensive skill set, finishing with a batting average of .261, along with 86 RBIs and 3 home runs. Known for his speed on the bases, Pick successfully stole 64 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but also with his agility.
Playing during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, Pick's contributions were significant for teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. His career spanned a pivotal period in baseball history, where the dynamics of the game were evolving, and players like Pick helped bridge the gap between the traditional styles of play and the burgeoning power-hitting era that would follow. Although he may not be a household name today, Pick's dedication and performances on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 1278 | 115 | 333 | 39 | 17 | 3 | 86 | 64 | 102 | 60 | 0.261 | 0.323 | 0.325 | 0.648 | -743.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | WSN | AL | 10 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0.391 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 121 | 398 | 29 | 96 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 24 | 0.241 | -353.3 |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 29 | 89 | 13 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 0.326 | 414.6 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 34 | 114 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0.254 | -63.5 |
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 75 | 269 | 27 | 65 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 0.242 | -63.5 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 95 | 383 | 34 | 105 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 23 | 11 | 0.274 | -276.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.389 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | CHN | 6 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.389 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 206 | 0 | 440 | 705 | 62 | 93 |
| 3B | 124 | 0 | 153 | 259 | 48 | 31 |
| OF | 18 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | WS1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | 3B | 108 | 0 | 143 | 230 | 42 | 25 |
| 1916 | PHA | OF | 8 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918 | CHN | 2B | 20 | 0 | 42 | 66 | 4 | 6 |
| 1918 | CHN | 3B | 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| 1919 | BSN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | BSN | 2B | 21 | 0 | 44 | 53 | 8 | 11 |
| 1919 | BSN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | BSN | OF | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHN | 2B | 71 | 0 | 135 | 253 | 22 | 31 |
| 1919 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | 2B | 94 | 0 | 219 | 333 | 28 | 45 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 206 |
| Third Base | 124 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |