Chuck Cary
Born: 3/3/1960 in Whittier, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-08-22 | Final Game: 1993-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Charles Douglas Cary
Biography
Chuck Cary, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1993. Over the course of his career, Cary appeared in a total of 40 games, finishing with a record of 14 wins and 26 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.17, and he recorded 322 strikeouts along with 3 saves. Cary's playing style showcased his ability to generate strikeouts, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen and as a starting pitcher during his tenure.
Cary's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a mix of traditional pitching strategies and the evolving dynamics of the game. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Cary contributed to his teams with resilience and determination on the mound. His experience in the league spanned various teams and provided him with a unique perspective on the game, allowing him to adapt to the changing styles of play throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. Following his retirement, Cary's legacy as a dedicated pitcher remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the hard work and perseverance required to compete at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 26 | 134 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 410.3 | 390 | 190 | 50 | 158 | 322 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23.7 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 3.42 | 417.4 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 33 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 3.41 | -99.5 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.7 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 3.78 | -7.3 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6.48 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 4 | 4 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 99.3 | 78 | 36 | 29 | 79 | 3.26 | - |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 6 | 12 | 28 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 156.7 | 155 | 73 | 55 | 134 | 4.19 | - |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 1 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 61 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 5.91 | - |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 134 | 47 | 18 | 35 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | DET | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | ATL | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | ATL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 22 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 28 | 27 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | NYA | P | 10 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | CHA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 134 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $50,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $250,000 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $570,000 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | $90,000 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | $78,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,238,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1979, 1980, 1981 |