Charles Zimmer

Born: 11/23/1860 in Marietta, OH, USA

Died: 8/22/1949 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-18 | Final Game: 1903-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Louis Zimmer

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Biography

Charles Zimmer, born in 1860, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned from 1884 to 1903, a period marked by significant transformation in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Over the course of his career, Zimmer played in 1,280 games, where he compiled 1,225 hits and achieved a batting average of .269. Known for his offensive contributions, he recorded 26 home runs and drove in 625 runs, solidifying his role as a reliable hitter during his era. In addition to his hitting prowess, Zimmer was also a capable baserunner, finishing his career with 151 stolen bases. His ability to combine power with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams. Zimmer's contributions on the field were instrumental during a time when the game was evolving, and his legacy continues to be recognized as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1280 4546 617 1225 222 76 26 625 151 390 511 0.269 0.339 0.369 0.708 867.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1884 DTN NL 8 29 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 14 0.069 0.0
1886 NY4 AA 6 19 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.158 0.0
1887 CL3 AA 14 52 9 12 5 0 0 4 1 4 4 0.231 -95.5
1888 CL3 AA 65 212 27 51 11 4 0 22 15 18 39 0.241 201.1
1889 CL4 NL 84 259 47 67 9 9 1 21 14 44 35 0.259 427.2
1890 CL4 NL 125 444 54 95 16 6 2 57 15 46 54 0.214 -1144.4
1891 CL4 NL 116 440 55 112 21 4 3 69 15 33 49 0.255 -349.0
1892 CL4 NL 111 413 63 109 29 13 1 64 18 32 47 0.264 823.9
1893 CL4 NL 57 227 27 70 13 7 2 41 4 16 15 0.308 317.9
1894 CL4 NL 90 341 55 97 20 5 4 65 14 17 31 0.284 -778.2
1895 CL4 NL 88 315 60 107 21 2 5 56 14 33 30 0.340 1116.4
1896 CL4 NL 91 336 46 93 18 3 3 46 4 31 48 0.277 -63.7
1897 CL4 NL 80 294 50 93 22 3 0 40 8 25 29 0.316 383.2
1898 CL4 NL 20 63 5 15 2 0 0 4 2 5 7 0.238 -146.2
1899 CL4 NL 20 73 9 25 2 1 2 14 1 5 5 0.342 311.3
1899 LS3 NL 75 262 43 78 11 3 2 29 9 22 17 0.298 311.3
1900 PIT NL 82 271 27 80 7 10 0 35 4 17 28 0.295 360.0
1901 PIT NL 69 236 17 52 7 3 0 21 6 20 31 0.220 -673.1
1902 PIT NL 42 142 13 38 4 2 0 17 4 11 14 0.268 24.4
1903 PHI NL 37 118 9 26 3 1 1 19 3 9 14 0.220 -211.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 23 2 6 1 1 0 2 0 3 0.261

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1892 CS CL4 6 23 2 6 1 1 0 2 0 3 0.261

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 0 231 9 10 9
3B 3 0 1 3 0 0
C 1239 0 4883 1580 328 135
OF 5 0 6 1 2 1
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 DTN C 6 0 28 11 8 3
1884 DTN OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1886 NY4 C 6 0 33 17 6 0
1887 CL3 C 12 0 47 13 5 1
1887 CL3 1B 2 0 17 0 2 1
1888 CL3 C 59 0 311 111 38 6
1888 CL3 1B 3 0 31 2 0 0
1888 CL3 SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1888 CL3 OF 3 0 3 1 2 1
1889 CL4 C 81 0 315 131 33 10
1889 CL4 1B 3 0 21 0 2 1
1890 CL4 C 125 0 480 188 45 14
1891 CL4 C 116 0 476 181 45 7
1891 CL4 3B 1 0 1 3 0 0
1892 CL4 C 111 0 514 122 42 11
1893 CL4 C 56 0 169 73 8 10
1893 CL4 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1894 CL4 C 89 0 289 100 15 16
1895 CL4 C 84 0 318 77 10 2
1895 CL4 1B 3 0 21 2 1 3
1896 CL4 C 91 0 338 81 12 9
1896 CL4 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1897 CL4 C 80 0 278 81 9 10
1898 CL4 C 19 0 78 20 3 2
1899 CL4 C 20 0 58 30 4 4
1899 LS3 C 62 0 184 77 4 6
1899 LS3 1B 11 0 116 4 5 3
1900 PIT C 78 0 318 100 17 8
1900 PIT 1B 2 0 25 1 0 1
1901 PIT C 68 0 285 69 9 4
1902 PIT C 41 0 202 48 8 8
1902 PIT 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1903 PHI C 35 0 162 50 7 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1239
First Base 25
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 4