Cupid Childs

From BR Bullpen

Clarence Algernon Childs

Bats Left, Throws Right
Height 5' 8", Weight 185 lb.

Debut April 23, 1888
Final Game September 26, 1901
Born August 14, 1867 in Calvert County, MD USA
Died November 8, 1912 in Baltimore, MD USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Cupid Childs was an excellent second baseman for 13 years in the big leagues. He ranks # 24 on the all-time list for on-base percentage.

Childs was a strong enough second baseman that in his entire major league career he played only one game at another position. He was short and husky, but covered ground well.

As a hitter, he often hit well over .300, but since it was a lively ball era, that was to be expected. Still, his batting averages were good for the times, and the walks he added made him a leader in on-base percentage in every full season of his career. In terms of power, he was a good doubles and triples hitter early in his career. He was not a league leader in stolen bases, but nevertheless accumulated 269 in his career.

His semi-pro and professional career ran from 1886 to 1904. Some of his later major league career was affected by a bout with malaria and the after-effects. When his baseball days were over, he became a coal miner. He died young in 1912.