Chappy Charles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chappy Charles |
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: March 25, 1881 Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
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| Died: August 4, 1959 (aged 78) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
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| April 15, 1908, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| May 28, 1910, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .219 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 51 | ||
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Raymond "Chappy" Charles was a baseball player who lived from 1881 to 1959. He was known as an infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Chappy played for two well-known teams: the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.
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Who Was Chappy Charles?
Chappy Charles was born on March 25, 1881, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. He grew up loving baseball and worked hard to become a professional player. He played in the big leagues for a few years, showing off his skills as an infielder.
Playing Baseball
Chappy Charles started his Major League Baseball career on April 15, 1908. He played his first game with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an infielder, which means he played one of the positions in the infield. These positions include first base, second base, third base, or shortstop. Infielders are important for catching balls and throwing them to get players out.
His Teams
Chappy played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1908 to 1909. After that, he joined the Cincinnati Reds in 1909 and played with them until 1910. Playing for different teams was common for baseball players back then.
What Do His Stats Mean?
Even though Chappy Charles's career in MLB was short, he had some interesting stats.
- Batting Average: His batting average was .219. This number tells us how often a player gets a hit compared to how many times they try to hit the ball. A .219 average means he got a hit about 21.9% of the time.
- Home Runs: He hit 1 home run during his time in the major leagues. A home run is when a player hits the ball so far that they can run all the way around the bases and score a point.
- Runs Batted In (RBI): Chappy had 51 RBIs. An RBI means a player hit the ball and helped one of their teammates score a run.
Life After Baseball
Chappy Charles played his last Major League Baseball game on May 28, 1910. After his baseball career, he lived until August 4, 1959, passing away in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
