Charlie Vinson facts for kids
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: January 5, 1944 Washington, D.C. |
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| September 19, 1966, for the California Angels | |||
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| October 2, 1966, for the California Angels | |||
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| Batting average | .182 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 6 | ||
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Charles Anthony Vinson (born January 5, 1944, in Washington, D.C.) is a former American professional baseball player. He played as a first baseman. Charlie had a long career in baseball, playing for 11 years professionally. However, he only played 13 games in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the California Angels in 1966. He was a left-handed player, meaning he threw and batted with his left hand. He was also quite tall, standing 6 feet 3 inches, and weighed 207 pounds.
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Charlie Vinson's Baseball Journey
Starting His Career
Charlie Vinson first joined professional baseball when he was signed by the New York Yankees. He played for one year in a beginner's league called the Appalachian League. After that, in 1963, the California Angels chose him in a special draft for new players.
Playing for the Angels
Charlie spent three full years playing in the Angels' minor league teams. These teams help players get ready for the big leagues. He played very well in the Pacific Coast League, hitting 19 home runs and getting 84 RBIs (which means he helped his teammates score 84 runs). Because of his great performance, the Angels called him up to play in Major League Baseball in September 1966.
His Time in MLB
During his short time in the MLB, Charlie started seven games as a first baseman. One of his most exciting games was on September 25 against the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles were a very strong team and would even win the 1966 World Series that year.
In that game, Charlie got two hits and helped his team score four runs. The Angels won the game 6–1! One of his hits was his only MLB home run. He hit it off a pitcher named Eddie Fisher, who threw a special pitch called a knuckleball. Interestingly, Charlie got a second chance to hit that home run. An Orioles player dropped a foul ball that Charlie had hit, giving him another try at bat.
Besides his home run, Charlie also hit two doubles during his time in the Major Leagues. He continued to play professional baseball until he retired in 1973.
