Charlie Reilly
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1897)
Charlie Reilly was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1897 for 4 teams, including the Columbus Solons, a span of 9 seasons. In 642 career games, he hit .250 with 595 hits, 17 home runs, and 311 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 12/16/1937 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-10-09
- Last Game
- 1897-09-27
Full name: Charles Thomas Reilly
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 642 | 2,381 | 342 | 595 | 80 | 24 | 17 | 311 | 132 | 180 | 187 | .250 | .314 | .325 | .639 | -4,193 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CL6 | AA | 6 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | .478 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 137 | 530 | 75 | 141 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 77 | 43 | 35 | 0 | .266 | .260 (+2%) | .336 (-5%) | .351 (-2%) | .687 (-4%) | -366.8 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 114 | 415 | 43 | 91 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 44 | 20 | 29 | 58 | .219 | .254 (-14%) | .331 (-17%) | .343 (-17%) | .675 (-17%) | -1109.9 |
| 1892 | PHI | NL | 91 | 331 | 42 | 65 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 43 | .196 | .244 (-20%) | .316 (-24%) | .327 (-25%) | .644 (-24%) | -1214.7 |
| 1893 | PHI | NL | 104 | 416 | 64 | 102 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 56 | 13 | 33 | 36 | .245 | .279 (-12%) | .356 (-12%) | .379 (-9%) | .735 (-10%) | -748.0 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 40 | 136 | 21 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 10 | .294 | .309 (-5%) | .379 (avg) | .435 (-24%) | .814 (-13%) | -251.7 |
| 1895 | PHI | NL | 49 | 179 | 28 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 7 | 13 | 12 | .268 | .296 (-10%) | .361 (-7%) | .399 (-22%) | .761 (-15%) | -415.9 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 101 | 351 | 64 | 97 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 60 | 18 | 34 | 26 | .276 | .291 (-5%) | .354 (+1%) | .387 (-7%) | .741 (-3%) | -86.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 642 | 2,381 | 342 | 595 | 80 | 24 | 17 | 311 | 132 | 180 | 187 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -4,193 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 25 | 32 | 4 | 2 |
| 3B | 556 | 0 | 814 | 1307 | 263 | 90 |
| OF | 26 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| SS | 46 | 0 | 67 | 131 | 21 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CL6 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | 3B | 137 | 0 | 206 | 354 | 67 | 26 |
| 1891 | PIT | 3B | 99 | 0 | 128 | 232 | 60 | 8 |
| 1891 | PIT | OF | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1891 | PIT | SS | 11 | 0 | 17 | 28 | 4 | 1 |
| 1892 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | PHI | 3B | 70 | 0 | 106 | 169 | 29 | 13 |
| 1892 | PHI | OF | 15 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | PHI | 3B | 104 | 0 | 164 | 235 | 47 | 21 |
| 1894 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1894 | PHI | 3B | 28 | 0 | 34 | 56 | 13 | 3 |
| 1894 | PHI | OF | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | PHI | 2B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1895 | PHI | 3B | 11 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 2 |
| 1895 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | PHI | SS | 34 | 0 | 50 | 103 | 17 | 12 |
| 1897 | WAS | 3B | 101 | 0 | 149 | 224 | 39 | 17 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 556 |
| Shortstop | 46 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Charlie Reilly (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Charlie Reilly: the record in brief
According to the bio, Charlie Reilly debuted on October 9, 1889 and played a final game on September 27, 1897. The team column moves through the Columbus Solons (1889 through 1890), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1891), the Philadelphia Phillies (1892 to 1895), and the Washington Senators (1897). Born on February 15, 1867, in Princeton, NJ, USA, Reilly is listed as a third baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. Reilly died on December 16, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The given name on file is Charles Thomas Reilly.
Across 642 games at the plate, Reilly's career line reads 595 hits in 2,381 at bats for a .250 average; the totals also include 17 homers, 311 runs batted in, and 132 stolen bases. Reilly's career OPS of .639 combines a .314 on-base mark with .325 slugging. Set against a .272 league average for the same years, Reilly's .250 average sits 8.1% below it. The OPS comparison is .639 to a league .712, 10.3% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 141, in 1890.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Reilly
- What years did Charlie Reilly play?
- Charlie Reilly played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1897.
- Was Charlie Reilly a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Reilly was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Charlie Reilly hit?
- Charlie Reilly hit 17 career home runs with 595 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Reilly play for?
- Charlie Reilly played for 4 teams: the Columbus Solons (1889–1890), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1891), the Philadelphia Phillies (1892–1895), and the Washington Senators (1897).
- What were Charlie Reilly's career stats?
- In 642 games, Charlie Reilly had 595 hits, 17 home runs, 311 RBI, 342 runs, and 132 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Reilly play?
- Charlie Reilly played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Reilly and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Reilly was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Reilly hit each season?
- Charlie Reilly's home runs by season: 3 in 1889, 4 in 1890, 3 in 1891, 1 in 1892, 4 in 1893, 0 in 1894, 0 in 1895, and 2 in 1897. His most in one season was 4, in 1890 and 1893.
- What was Charlie Reilly's career batting average?
- Charlie Reilly batted .250 over his career, with 595 hits in 2,381 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Reilly have?
- Charlie Reilly drove in 311 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Reilly in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Reilly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.