Chuck Dobson
Born: 1/10/1944 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Died: 11/30/2021 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-04-19 | Final Game: 1975-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Charles Thomas Dobson
Biography
Chuck Dobson, born in 1944, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until his retirement in 1975. He made a name for himself during an era characterized by the transition from the dominant pitching styles of the 1960s to the increasingly powerful offensive approaches of the 1970s. Dobson's career spanned nearly a decade, during which he showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 74-69 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78.
Throughout his time in the league, Dobson recorded 758 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters despite the evolving nature of the game. Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, he contributed significantly to his teams, often serving as a reliable starter. While he did not accumulate saves during his career, Dobson's role as a starting pitcher was pivotal in many games, helping to define his legacy in a period marked by both remarkable pitching performances and the emergence of more dynamic offensive play.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 69 | 202 | 190 | 49 | 11 | 0 | 1258.3 | 1174 | 528 | 125 | 476 | 758 | 3.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83.7 | 71 | 38 | 50 | 61 | 4.09 | -1123.5 |
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 10 | 10 | 32 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 197.7 | 172 | 81 | 75 | 110 | 3.69 | -2182.8 |
| 1968 | OAK | AL | 12 | 14 | 35 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 225.3 | 197 | 75 | 80 | 168 | 3.00 | -1085.4 |
| 1969 | OAK | AL | 15 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 235.3 | 244 | 101 | 80 | 137 | 3.86 | 2172.0 |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 16 | 15 | 41 | 40 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 267.0 | 230 | 111 | 92 | 149 | 3.74 | -2002.5 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 15 | 5 | 30 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 189.0 | 185 | 80 | 71 | 100 | 3.81 | -3523.9 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | LAA | AL | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 39 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 5.70 | - |
| 1975 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 411 | 30 | 63 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 70 | 0.153 | 0.166 | 0.178 | 0.343 | -3064.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 14 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 33 | 72 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.181 | -489.6 |
| 1968 | OAK | AL | 35 | 75 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.200 | -369.7 |
| 1969 | OAK | AL | 35 | 79 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.101 | -878.8 |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 41 | 93 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.118 | -1005.5 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 30 | 66 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.197 | -320.7 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | LAA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | LAA | AL | 9 | 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 | 202 | 190 | 70 | 184 | 5 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | KC1 | P | 14 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | KC1 | P | 32 | 29 | 8 | 33 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968 | OAK | P | 35 | 34 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| 1969 | OAK | P | 35 | 35 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 4 |
| 1970 | OAK | P | 41 | 40 | 19 | 28 | 1 | 3 |
| 1971 | OAK | P | 30 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | OAK | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CAL | P | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CAL | P | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 202 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 1964 |