Charles Ernest Brinkman (born September 16, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1974 for the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates. Brinkman made his Major League debut at the age of 24 on July 10, 1969, pinch-hitting in a 12-2 loss to the Oakland A's at Comiskey Park and striking out against Blue Moon Odom. He went just 1-for-15 at the plate in the 1969 season. His late brother, Ed Brinkman, was a longtime MLB shortstop, coach and scout.