Charlie Swindells, baseball player, 1904-1904

Charlie Swindells

Born: 10/26/1878 in Rockford, IL, USA

Died: 7/22/1940 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-07 | Final Game: 1904-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Jay Swindells

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Biography

Charlie Swindells was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played in the early 20th century during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His Major League career spanned from September 7, 1904, to September 22, 1904, during which he appeared in just three games as a position player. While his time in the majors was brief, Swindells made his mark in baseball history as one of the many players who contributed to the growing popularity of the sport during its formative years. In his limited playing time, Swindells recorded one hit in three games, resulting in a batting average of .125. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones—such as home runs or RBIs—his participation in Major League Baseball during this era reflected the increasing opportunities for players and the evolving nature of the game. Although his career was short-lived, Swindells remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, demonstrating the challenges and aspirations faced by players in a competitive and rapidly changing environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1904 STL NL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 3 14 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 SLN C 3 3 14 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1898, 1899