Chuck Machemehl
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971)
Chuck Machemehl was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1971 for the Cleveland Guardians. Across 14 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 6.38 ERA and 9 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
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-04-06
- Last Game
- 1971-05-07
Full name: Charles Walter Machemehl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18.1 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 6.38 | 3.47 (-84%) | -858.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18.1 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 6.38 | — | -859 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +100.5% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +57.8% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +36.9% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — +46.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.00 |
| Away | 9 | 12.1 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 8.03 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-05-07 | CLE | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-05-05 | CLE | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-05-02 | CLE | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-05-01 | CLE | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-30 | CLE | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-27 | CLE | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-24 | CLE | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-23 | CLE | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-21 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-04-19 | CLE | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-05-07 | CLE | LAA | L | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971-05-05 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-05-02 | CLE | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-05-01 | CLE | OAK | SV | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-30 | CLE | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-27 | CLE | LAA | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-24 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-23 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971-04-21 | CLE | BOS | — | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-04-19 | CLE | BOS | — | 3.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 1967, 1968 |
Chuck Machemehl: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chuck Machemehl debuted on April 6, 1971 and played a final game on May 7, 1971. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. Machemehl played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 20, 1946, in Brenham, TX, USA, Machemehl was listed at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds. On the record, Chuck Machemehl was born Charles Walter Machemehl.
Machemehl's career pitching line is 0 wins, 2 losses and a 6.38 ERA over 14 appearances. Also on Machemehl's record: 9 strikeouts. Against a 3.47 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.38 mark was 84.0% worse. All of that pitching came in 1971, with 14 games and 9 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 14 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Machemehl with 1 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Before the majors, Machemehl played college baseball at Texas Christian University (1967 and 1968). Retrosheet box scores cover 28 of Machemehl's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Machemehl
- Was Chuck Machemehl a pitcher?
- Yes. Chuck Machemehl pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Chuck Machemehl hit?
- Chuck Machemehl hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Chuck Machemehl play for?
- Chuck Machemehl played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1971).
- What were Chuck Machemehl's career stats?
- In 14 games, Chuck Machemehl went 0-2 with a 6.38 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 18.1 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Chuck Machemehl play?
- Chuck Machemehl played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chuck Machemehl and how much did he weigh?
- Chuck Machemehl was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Chuck Machemehl's career ERA?
- Chuck Machemehl finished with a 6.38 career ERA, going 0-2 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chuck Machemehl have?
- Chuck Machemehl recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Chuck Machemehl in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Machemehl has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.