Charlie Ziegler
Born: 1/13/1875 in Canton, OH, USA
Died: 4/18/1904 in Canton, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-09-23 | Final Game: 1900-06-06
Throws: R
Full name: Charles Wallace Ziegler
Biography
Charlie Ziegler was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who played in the Major Leagues during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned from 1899 to June 6, 1900, primarily as a position player. Ziegler made a brief but notable impact on the game, appearing in 5 games and recording 5 hits, which resulted in a batting average of .263. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 1 RBI to his team's efforts during his time on the field.
Playing in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play, Ziegler's performance, albeit limited, showcased the skills necessary to compete at the highest level of baseball during a time when the sport was rapidly evolving. His time in the league, although short-lived, places him among the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.263 | 0.263 | 0.263 | 0.526 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1900 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |