Charlie Pechous

Charles Edward Pechous

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
• School Loyola University of Chicago
• Debut September 14, 1915
• Final Game September 30, 1917
• Born October 5, 1896 in Chicago, IL USA
• Died September 13, 1980 in Kenosha, WI USA

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Biographical Information

After his baseball career, Charlie Pechous was a practicing physician for more than 50 years.

On August 6, 1922, Pechous turned an unassisted triple play while playing for the Columbus Senators of the American Association.

He began his professional career in 1915 as one of three winners of a contest sponsored by the Chicago Tribune to identify the best amateur players in Chicago, IL and offer them a chance to play with one of the city's three major league teams. An outstanding fielder, although not much of a hitter, he was picked by the Chicago Cubs, but did not play for them, and signed with the Chicago Whales of the Federal League later in the 1915 season.

Further Reading

• Justin Mckinney: "Just Like a Big Leaguer: The Chicago Tribune Amateur Baseball Contest of 1915", Baseball Research Journal, SABR, Vol. 47, Nr. 1 (spring 2018), pp. 66-71.