Charles Earle (March 31, 1884 — March 14, 1945), American baseball player | World Biographical Encyclopedia Charles Earle (Age 17) Meriden High School Academic and Athletic Charles Babcock Earle had an outstanding academic and athletic career at MHS from 1901 to his graduation in 1904. Sportswriter Harry Daniels named Earle to his 1909 "All American Team" saying he "is the best hitter in baseball, a sure fielder." He appears to have played most seasons for the Brooklyn Royal Giants. Charles Earle Edit Profile Meriden High School Academic and Athletic Charles Babcock Earle had an outstanding academic and athletic career at MHS from 1901 to his graduation in 1904. Sportswriter Harry Daniels named Earle to his 1909 "All American Team" saying he "is the best hitter in baseball, a sure fielder."