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Charlie Dexter

Charlie Dexter Notable

b. June 15, 1876 · Louisville Colonels 1896–1899, Chicago Orphans 1900–1902, Boston Beaneaters 1902–1903

Charlie Dexter played for three clubs across eight seasons as a right fielder, opening with the Louisville Colonels in 1896 and closing with the Boston Beaneaters in 1903.

Across 774 games he batted .261, with 751 hits and 430 runs. He finished with 16 home runs, 95 doubles and 183 stolen bases.

He played 403 games in the outfield, with 683 putouts and 46 errors. He also played 116 games behind the plate.

He was born in Evansville, IN, USA on June 15, 1876, and died on June 9, 1934. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1896 LOU 10740265112 1873 37173421 .279
1897 LOU 762574372 1252 46213012 .280
1898 LOU 11242176132 1351 66263544 .314
1899 LOU 812984776 711 34212021 .255
1900 CHC 40125725 502 20182 .200
1901 CHC 11646046123 951 66162822 .267
1902 BSN/CHC 11945664109 1603 44353429 .239
1903 BSN 12345782102 1513 34613732 .223
Career 7742876430751 952416 347198226183 .261

On this day & linked events

1876

Born June 15, 1876

Evansville, IN, USA

1934

Died June 9, 1934

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