Charlie Haeger
Born: 9/19/1983 in Livonia, MI, USA
Died: 10/3/2020 in Grand Canyon, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-05-10 | Final Game: 2010-06-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Charles Wallis Haeger
Biography
Charlie Haeger, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010. Primarily known for his unique knuckleball pitching style, Haeger made his debut with the Chicago White Sox and later played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite facing challenges during his career, he showcased flashes of potential, particularly with his ability to keep hitters off-balance with his unorthodox delivery.
Over his career, Haeger compiled a record of 2-7 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.4. He recorded a total of 69 strikeouts and secured one save. While his numbers may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Haeger's contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball pitching during his era remain noteworthy. He represented a distinctive approach to pitching that has influenced future generations of players who seek to master the knuckleball. Haeger retired from professional baseball on June 24, 2010, leaving behind a legacy as a player who embraced the complexities of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83.0 | 86 | 59 | 13 | 59 | 69 | 6.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.3 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 3.44 | - |
| 2007 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7.15 | - |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 16.62 | - |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 3.32 | - |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 36 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 8.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.091 | 0.154 | 0.091 | 0.245 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CHW | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHW | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CHA | P | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CHA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | LAN | P | 9 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | LAN | NL | $411,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $411,000 | ||