Charlie Devens
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1934)
Charlie Devens was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1934 for the New York Yankees, a span of 3 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 5-3 with a 3.73 ERA and 31 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/13/2003 in Scarborough, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-09-24
- Last Game
- 1934-09-26
Full name: Charles Devens
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2.00 | 4.13 (+52%) | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NYA | AL | 3 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 59 | 30 | 50 | 23 | 4.35 | 3.86 (-13%) | -1460.3 |
| 1934 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1.64 | 4.29 (+62%) | 119.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 82.0 | 74 | 34 | 62 | 31 | 3.73 | — | -1,341 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | .120 | .290 | .120 | .410 | 0 |
Career AVG .120 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career SLG .120 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.
Career OPS .410 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | NYA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NYA | AL | 14 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NYA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 12 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .095 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 14.0 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 4.50 |
| Away | 12 | 68.0 | 59 | 27 | 46 | 24 | 3.57 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-09-26 | NYY | PHA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1933-09-27 | NYY | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-24 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933-09-19 | NYY | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-09-09 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-05 | NYY | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933-08-29 | NYY | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-08-25 | NYY | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933-08-21 | NYY | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933-08-19 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-09-26 | NYY | PHA | W | 11.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1933-09-27 | NYY | PHA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-24 | NYY | BOS | L | 7.0 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933-09-19 | NYY | CHW | W | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 1933-09-09 | NYY | SLA | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-05 | NYY | PHA | W | 9.0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-08-29 | NYY | DET | — | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1933-08-25 | NYY | CLE | — | 6.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1933-08-21 | NYY | CHW | — | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1933-08-19 | NYY | CHW | L | 3.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge | MA | 1930, 1931, 1932 |
Charlie Devens: the record in brief
September 24, 1932 and September 26, 1934 bracket Charlie Devens's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Yankees, from 1932 through 1934. The bio lists Devens as a pitcher who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds. The birth record reads January 1, 1910, in Milton, MA, USA. Devens died on August 13, 2003, in Scarborough, ME, USA. Charlie Devens was the playing name; the full given name is Charles.
Across 16 games (10 starts), Devens recorded 5 wins against 3 losses with a 3.73 ERA. Also on Devens's record: 31 strikeouts. The leagues Devens pitched in allowed 4.09 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 8.8% better than average. In 1933, one of the busiest seasons, Devens posted a 4.35 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.86.
Devens appears at one position only: pitcher, in 16 games. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 13 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Devens
- What years did Charlie Devens play?
- Charlie Devens played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1934.
- Was Charlie Devens a pitcher?
- Yes. Charlie Devens pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 31 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Charlie Devens hit?
- Charlie Devens hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Devens play for?
- Charlie Devens played for one team, the New York Yankees (1932–1934).
- What were Charlie Devens's career stats?
- In 16 games, Charlie Devens went 5-3 with a 3.73 ERA, 31 strikeouts, and 82.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Charlie Devens play?
- Charlie Devens played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Devens and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Devens was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Charlie Devens's career ERA?
- Charlie Devens finished with a 3.73 career ERA, going 5-3 with 31 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charlie Devens have?
- Charlie Devens recorded 31 career strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Devens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Devens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.