Charlie Babb (baseball)

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Charlie Babb
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Charles Amos Babb (February 20, 1873 – March 19, 1954), was an American professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1903 to 1905. He managed in the minor leagues from 1906 to 1913.

Professional career

Pre-MLB

In 1901 he played for the Fort Wayne Railroaders of the Western Association, where he batted .308 with 150 hits in 132 games.

In

Memphis Egyptians of the Southern Association
. He hit .298 with Indianapolis in 50 games and he hit .284 with Memphis in 66 games.

New York Giants

Babb played for the New York Giants in 1903. He hit .248 with 105 hits, 15 doubles, eight triples and 46 RBIs. This was his only season with the Giants.

Brooklyn Superbas

On December 12,

Brooklyn Superbas for Bill Dahlen
.

In 1904 Babb hit .265 with 138 hits, 18 doubles, three triples and 53 RBIs. This would prove to be his best season statistically at the Major League level.

Babb hit .187 with 44 hits, eight doubles, two triples and 17 RBIs in 75 games in 1905. This would be his last season in the Majors.

Post-MLB

He became a

player-manager after his career in the Major League Baseball. In 1906 he played and managed the Memphis Egyptians, a job he kept until 1910
.

In

.

Babb joined the Altoona Rams/Reading Pretzels of the Tri-State League. In his return to playing-managing he appeared in 75 games and hit .283.

In his final season,

Wichita Witches of the Western League
. He appeared in only 41 games, batting a dismal .172.

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Preceded by
Memphis Turtles
Manager

1906–1910
Succeeded by
Preceded by Norfolk Tars Manager
1911
Succeeded by
Preceded by Altoona Rams//Reading Pretzels Manager
1912
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Wichita Witches Manager

1913
Succeeded by