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Charlie Reipschlager Notable

b. February 7, 1856 · New York Metropolitans 1883–1886, Cleveland Blues 1887

Charlie Reipschlager divided five seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the New York Metropolitans from 1883, then the Cleveland Blues through 1887.

Across 296 games he batted .222, with 246 hits and 99 runs. He finished with 40 doubles and 9 stolen bases.

He played 244 games behind the plate, with 1,297 putouts and 195 errors. He turned 24 double plays.

He was born in New York, NY, USA on February 7, 1856, and died on March 16, 1910. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1883 NYP 37145827 420 0400 .186
1884 NYP 592332156 1320 0100 .240
1885 NYP 722682965 1110 21900 .243
1886 NYP 652322149 460 25902 .211
1887 CLE 632312049 830 171177 .212
Career 296110999246 40140 633479 .222

On this day & linked events

1856

Born February 7, 1856

New York, NY, USA

1910

Died March 16, 1910