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Charlie Hargreaves Notable

b. December 14, 1896 · Brooklyn Robins 1923–1928, Pittsburgh Pirates 1928–1930

Charlie Hargreaves divided eight seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Brooklyn Robins from 1923, then the Pittsburgh Pirates through 1930.

Across 423 games he batted .270, with 321 hits and 96 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 44 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 365 games behind the plate, with 1,178 putouts and 33 errors. He turned 29 double plays.

He was born in Trenton, NJ, USA on December 14, 1896, and died on May 9, 1979. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1923 BRO 2057516 000 4120 .281
1924 BRO 1527411 200 5110 .407
1925 BRO 4583923 310 13611 .277
1926 BRO 852081452 1322 2319101 .250
1927 BRO 46133938 310 111471 .286
1928 BRO/PIT 993211886 1021 3718152 .268
1929 PIT 1023283388 1251 4416121 .268
1930 PIT 113147 100 2210 .226
Career 423118896321 44114 13977496 .270

On this day & linked events

1896

Born December 14, 1896

Trenton, NJ, USA

1979

Died May 9, 1979