Charlie Fuchs
Born: 11/18/1913 in Union City, NJ, USA
Died: 6/10/1969 in Weehawken, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-04-17 | Final Game: 1944-08-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Charles Thomas Fuchs
Biography
Charlie Fuchs was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the early 1940s. Born in 1913, Fuchs made his mark in a challenging era for baseball, marked by the onset of World War II, which saw many players leave the game to serve in the military. Fuchs' career spanned from 1942 to 1944, during which he showcased his skills on the mound for teams looking to fill rosters with the available talent of the time.
Throughout his career, Fuchs compiled a pitching record of 6-10, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. He recorded a total of 41 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. While his statistics may not place him among the game's legends, Fuchs' presence in the Major Leagues during this transitional period highlights the resilience and adaptability of players during one of baseball's most challenging times. His legacy is a testament to the spirit of competition that characterized the game during the early 1940s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 47 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 165.7 | 186 | 90 | 15 | 73 | 41 | 4.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 | 43 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 6.63 | -1408.1 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 2 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 77.7 | 76 | 37 | 34 | 12 | 4.29 | -1711.1 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 42 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 4.04 | -934.1 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5.74 | -768.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0.070 | 0.091 | 0.070 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | DET | AL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 17 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 47 | 0 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | DET | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | PHI | P | 17 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | SLA | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |