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Charlie O'Brien
Ultimate Mets Database popularity ranking: 206 of 1236 players
Charles Hugh O'Brien
Born: May 1, 1960 at Tulsa, Okla.
Throws: Right Bats: Right
Height: 6.02 Weight: 190

Charlie O'Brien was the most popular Ultimate Mets Database daily lookup on February 13, 2011, November 26, 2017, and February 12, 2018.

First Mets game: September 1, 1990
Last Mets game: October 3, 1993

Share your memories of Charlie O'Brien HERE IS WHAT OTHER METS FANS HAVE TO SAY: Big E Great backup catcher. Kind of like Todd Pratt, but O'Brien couldn't outhit most A ball guys. Ghost of Casey Was dubbed 'Soul Man' by his teammates due to his tendancy to talk and act like a black person. Mr. Sparkle January 8, 2001 I hated this guy when he was with the Mets because he couldn't hit. Then when he was on the Braves I remember the Brave pitcher either hit or almost hit Gooden with a pitch. Gooden charged the mound and O'Brien, his ex-teammate, jumped on Gooden's back and started pounding him in the head. I couldn't believe he would do that to an ex-teammate regardless of the circumstances. I can't stand to see his ugly mug at all. He sickens me. Slim Greek Slim January 19, 2001 There is a guy I know who works in sports broadcasting. He's met many athletes and if there is one athlete who he has met and really hates it's Charlie O'Brien. You can't even mention his name around this guy. angelo February 28, 2001 This deuche bag was on the braves some time after his stint with the Mets. I remember a game where Smoltz or Avery gave up a grand slam. The next batter was little John Cangelosi who was promptly beaned, so he did the only thing he could at that point and charged the mound but before he could get to the pitcher O'Brien tackled him from behind and threw quite a few cheap shots at the little guy. Was never worth a thing baseball. Every time I looked at the guy I was convinced he may have been a woman the week before. I believe he was the one responsible for the hockey style catcher mask, what an idiot. Ben August 15, 2001 I remember when he bought these "special" bats that were almost red, and were really expensive. anyway, they were supposedly unbreakable and the announcers would talk a blue streak about how great they were. His first or second time using the bat he tapped it on the plate and it broke in half. I laughed my ass off, and can remember Kiner going "oh my!". Mets Ago GO March 5, 2002 They got this guy from the Brewers, down the stretch in the 1990 season. Not a bad catcher, but a terrible hitter. When he left they were not missing anything. Neil Toronto April 15, 2002 Became a fan favorite in Toronto in '96-'97. Just the type of player lame-ass Blue Jays fans love - mediocre "underdog" who hussles but can't hit his weight and is usually a cancer in the clubhouse (Jays fans LOVED Canseco in '98). He indeed became the first catcher to use the hockey helmet when he was approached by a Toronto-area goalie mask manufacturer in '96. Somehow hit 13 HRs in '96. Somehow held a Major League job until he was 40 years old! Fan May 27, 2002 After reading the comments above, it just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover. O'Brien guards his privacy well, so he seems aloof to many people. No, he couldn't hit his weight, but he could handle pitchers like a dream. He'll make a great major league coach someday. However, if you get to know the man, you would find him funny, warm, and caring. Great guy--once you get past the cover of the book. It's probably best he didn't stay in NYC long. Being around you guys might have ruined him. Larry Burns June 3, 2002 While on the Mets he could not do a damn thing, especially hit. The announcers would always wax poetically on his ability to "handle" pitchers. Why is that so important? Are pitchers idiotic automatons who need a master's hand to excel? I always thought that ability was grossly overrated. When you get down to it, the pitcher ultimately decides what to pitch. After reading all of these memories, I can understand why people hate this jerk. Joe August 20, 2002 All you guys are such critical losers. Do any of you play major league baseball? If not, then you have no room to talk. Charlie was a veteran catcher and one of the most experienced catchers there was. I know many Major League Pitchers and they'll all tell you that Charlie is one of their favorite behind the plate. All you guys look at is batting statistics. Like that's the only thing that matters in baseball. What about defense? Cary September 17, 2002 I thought Charlie O'brain was a great backup catcher that could hit a little. I also caught a ball from him in 1995 when he was a Brave. Frank Grimes September 21, 2002 I have compiled a list of my all time hated Mets by position. Charlie leads the list as the catcher. Piazza is the all time greatest catcher and Charlie is an all time jerk. Lousy hitter, nasty dispoition. Bing Chermokovo October 3, 2002 Charlie is a very gentle, caring tender man. He always would give you the shirt off his back or hand a stranger money if they needed it. He was always like that, even when he was with the Mets. Joe Figliola October 4, 2002 There seems to be more debate about Charlie's personality than his talents as a ballplayer. Occasionally, when he did a few commercial spots for an upcoming Mets promotion, he seemed funny and engaging. I never heard anything about him being nasty or aloof or anything like that. He won a JF scorebook batting title for me in 1993, when he went .400 on a 12-for-30 (note: if you want to win a JF scorebook batting title, you have to have a minimum of 20 at-bats). Then he left for Atlanta. Other than that, his lack of hitting definitely reflected in my numbers. His most memorable hit (scoring-wise) was in a 1991 game against the Dodgers when he hit one of about five doubles that the Amazin's hit in one inning. I think it still is a record for most doubles hit by the Mets in one frame. Look it up. Max Power February 18, 2003 If you don't already hate Charlie O'Brien checkout the picture on Mets by the Numbers under #44. On this page some people hate this jerk and some people seem to think he's a great guy. If you're unsure check out this picture and you'll hate him. A surly a**hole who couldn't hit and was a major cheap shot artist and scumbag behind the plate. Pitchers liked him because they knew what it was like to pitch to him. An easy out. Even his being Irish doesn't save him in my eyes! Lee Devereaux August 29, 2003 I hate Charlie O'Brien! He was signing autographs on a hot day in July of 1993 and he looked at my friend and I and walked right passed us. Totally got dissed. What a jerk. Joe Figliola December 2, 2003 I don't normally watch those outdoor shows on ESPN, but it just so happens that one of these programs featured Charlie. He was wearing fatigues and I think he was carrying a crossbow. His appearance definitely creeped me out. Joe P. October 4, 2004 Looked like Gene Wilder. Invented those annoying goalie / catcher masks. Couldn't hit his weight. Jonathan Stern January 26, 2005 I don't remember anything terrible about Charlie O'Brien as a person. I do remember that when he was with the Mets, he could catch but couldn't hit. He seemed to epitomize the word "Journeyman." Then he goes to the Braves and catches them to their only World Championship of their still-going run of success. There he was, on the field when the final out was made, in the center of the dogpile. Rob March 22, 2006 When I was 12 years old in Mets baseball camp (around 93) all week we heard that there was going to be a guest instructor at the end of the week. Among the staff and kids the big rumor was that it was gonna be Hojo. Granted he was on his downside but he was still a Met legend, someone kids and staff alike loved and respected. So imagine my dismay Thursday morning when we got up and found out that our guest instructor was the great Charlie O'Brien. Even at that young age I knew he was a total hack and couldn't hit a beach ball if Marge Schott threw it. Anyway that day he had nothing to offer. If I didn't know any better I would've bet they threatened to cut his deplorable perm off if he didn't do this "clinic". All the kids knew he was a hack and I actually felt sorry for him at one point and begrudgedly posed for a photo with him (that's right ..I posed with him!) He stinks! Houston Angel August 20, 2006 Charlie O'Brien now coaches his son's 13 year old baseball team - based out of Tulsa Oklahoma. The man was a total jerk to our coaches and umpires - we played his coached team - in the Super Series World Series in Memphis, Tenn. I thought it was humorous to watch a lifetime .221 hitter try to show kids how to hit. No wonder his team got beat: they couldn't hit. He has a 13-year-old son who is a switch hitter and unlike his dad, this kid can rake. Charles Biggs September 19, 2007 The Mets were trying to sell the original Press box suites they made in 1991.They offered a tour of the clubhouse to all season ticket holders and a tour of the new suites and then to a Diamond Club snack & Suggestion portion . My suggestion was "To improve the team for the 1991 season can you get rid of Charlie O'Brien and help him find a new occupation other than baseball or carpentry, because he does not know how to do anything with a piece of wood." The crowd applauded me! John L. November 21, 2007 Always thought he looked a lot like Harpo Marx. Harpo was much more fun to watch. Michael February 12, 2008 Gooden once said that O'Brien was the best defensive catcher he had ever seen. Mike A. March 28, 2008 The flip side of what Mackey Sasser was as a Mets backup catcher. Sasser could hit but had trouble fielding, so the Mets brass tried the reverse parallel universe theory...bring in O'Brien who could field but had trouble hitting! Had that funky Chia-Pet perm hairdo as well! Tulsa BK May 18, 2009 I am a part of the Bishop Kelley Baseball program where Charlie O'Brien is now an assistant coach, and I know him very well personally. I only have the utmost respect for him. Coach O'Brien cares for the well-being of his players and our development as people. alex L (Bk baseball) July 9, 2009 I play for Bishop Kelley and Charlie O'Brien is a fantastic coach, a great person, and a wonderful friend. But I can't stand his hairdo, the perm and mullet, whatever it is. It needs to be shaven off...immediately. Joe March 5, 2012 I'm pretty sure O'Brien was the only Mets catcher to wear an orange chest protector and shin guards. I always thought it was cool. Stephen bk August 11, 2015 Played for this guy in high school. One of the greatest baseball minds there is. He should be a coach in the majors someday. Unbelievable understanding of the game and incredible work ethic that shows true leadership. No one saw the field of play better and was always one step ahead as a defensive catcher. Susie March 8, 2022 My father worked for the Mets when I was a child. This gave me the opportunity to know many of the Mets both on the field and off the field. Charlie O’Brien was one of my all-time favorite players. He still is. Many years later, when my father passed away, Charlie reached out to me to share memories of my father. Charlie is a kind man who really cares about people. He is a class act. Charlie is also an awesome catcher. I am thankful that I know Charlie O’Brien. KD September 27, 2022 Charlie was a great defensive catcher! He was the personal catcher for many of the Cy Young pitchers he caught, including Greg Maddux (one the best pitchers to ever play). He may have not been a great hitter but his catching more than made up for that. Pitchers felt comfortable and confident with him behind the plate. And to all you haters going after his personality, Charlie is a great family man and a great guy. He would give you the shirt off his back. He is a very funny and generous person. You will talk to more people who have had good experiences than bad with him. Get off his back.

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