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Charlie Babb

Charlie Babb Notable

b. February 20, 1873 · New York Giants 1903, Brooklyn Superbas 1904–1905

Charlie Babb divided three seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the New York Giants from 1903, then the Brooklyn Superbas through 1905.

Across 347 games he batted .243, with 287 hits and 144 runs. He finished with 41 doubles and 66 stolen bases.

He played 300 games at shortstop, with 921 assists and 137 errors. He turned 87 double plays.

He was born in Milwaukie, OR, USA on February 20, 1873, and died on March 19, 1954. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1903 NYG 12142468105 1580 46456422 .248
1904 BRO 15152149138 1830 53537234 .265
1905 BRO 752352744 820 17273810 .187
Career 3471180144287 41130 11612517466 .243

On this day & linked events

1873

Born February 20, 1873

Milwaukie, OR, USA

1954

Died March 19, 1954

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