Charles Richard Mead (April 9, 1921 – May 8, 2014) was a Canadian professional outfielder who played for the New York Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1943 to 1945.

Mead is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II.

Mead's career totals include 87 games played, 64 hits, 3 home runs, 27 RBI, 18 runs, a .245 batting average, and a slugging percentage of .318.

He was an average defensive outfielder for his era, handling 156 out of 160 total chances successfully for a fielding percentage of .975.

One defensive highlight is that he participated in 6 double plays in just 71 outfield appearances.