Charles Strick
Born: 9/15/1858 in Erie, PA, USA
Died: 11/18/1933 in Erie, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1882-05-18 | Final Game: 1882-09-30
Full name: Charles Ernest Strick
Biography
Charles Strick, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1880s. Strick played as a position player from May 18, 1882, to September 30, 1882, participating in 32 games during that season. Though he faced challenges on the field, finishing his career with a batting average of .164, he accumulated 18 hits throughout his time in the majors. Notably, Strick did not record any home runs or RBIs, nor did he steal any bases, reflecting the early developmental stage of baseball as a sport during that era.
Playing in the context of the early days of professional baseball, Strick's time in the league coincided with a transformative period in the sport, characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, represent the foundation of a league that was still finding its identity. Strick's participation in Major League Baseball, albeit brief, underscores the importance of every player's role in the historical tapestry of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 110 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.164 | 0.227 | 0.236 | 0.463 | -349.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 32 | 110 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.164 | -349.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| C | 21 | 0 | 84 | 30 | 13 | 1 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | C | 21 | 0 | 84 | 30 | 13 | 1 |
| 1882 | LS2 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1882 | LS2 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| 1882 | LS2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1882 | LS2 | OF | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Center Field | 6 |