Charlie O'Brien
| Charlie O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: May 1, 1960 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 2, 1985, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 22, 2000, for the Montreal Expos | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .221 |
| Home runs | 56 |
| Runs batted in | 261 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Charles Hugh O'Brien (born May 1, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Oakland Athletics (1985), Milwaukee Brewers (1987–90), New York Mets (1990–93), Atlanta Braves (1994–95), Toronto Blue Jays (1996–97), Chicago White Sox (1998), Anaheim Angels (1998–99) and Montreal Expos (2000).
O'Brien was a solid defensive catcher and a modest right-handed batter. He is best remembered for pioneering the hockey-style catcher's mask, which he created while with the Blue Jays. During his tenure with the Braves, O'Brien was notable for being the personal catcher for Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux.