Charles Nagy, baseball player, 1990-2003

Charles Nagy

Born: 5/5/1967 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-06-29 | Final Game: 2003-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Charles Harrison Nagy

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Biography

Charles Nagy was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his time with the Cleveland Indians from 1990 until 2003. Born in 1967, Nagy made a significant impact on the game during the 1990s, a period characterized by offensive prowess and the rise of power hitting. Over his 13-season career, he compiled a record of 129-105 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he finished his career with 1,242 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound despite the offensive climate of his era. Nagy's contributions to the game were recognized with three All-Star selections, underscoring his status as one of the top pitchers of his time. He was known for his competitive spirit and consistency, often serving as a reliable starter in the Indians' rotation. Nagy's career reflected the transition of baseball during the late 20th century, as he navigated the challenges of a league increasingly defined by home runs and high-scoring games. His legacy remains as a key figure in the history of the Cleveland franchise and an example of the skilled pitchers who excelled during an era of offensive dominance.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
129 105 318 297 31 6 0 1954.7 2188 980 217 586 1242 4.51 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1990 CLE AL 2 4 9 8 0 0 0 45.7 58 30 21 26 5.91 -1436.2
1991 CLE AL 10 15 33 33 6 1 0 211.3 228 97 66 109 4.13 784.3
1992 CLE AL 17 10 33 33 10 3 0 252.0 245 83 57 169 2.96 6850.3
1993 CLE AL 2 6 9 9 1 0 0 48.7 66 34 13 30 6.29 -113.4
1994 CLE AL 10 8 23 23 3 0 0 169.3 175 65 48 108 3.45 2478.1
1995 CLE AL 16 6 29 29 2 1 0 178.0 194 90 61 139 4.55 1474.8
1996 CLE AL 17 5 32 32 5 0 0 222.0 217 84 61 167 3.41 4928.7
1997 CLE AL 15 11 34 34 1 1 0 227.0 253 108 77 149 4.28 -376.4
1998 CLE AL 15 10 33 33 2 0 0 210.3 250 122 66 120 5.22 -4046.5
1999 CLE AL 17 11 33 32 1 0 0 202.0 238 111 59 126 4.95 964.7
2000 CLE AL 2 7 11 11 0 0 0 57.0 71 52 21 41 8.21 -2245.6
2001 CLE AL 5 6 15 13 0 0 0 70.3 102 50 20 29 6.40 -906.9
2002 CLE AL 1 4 19 7 0 0 0 48.7 76 48 13 22 8.88 -1690.6
2003 SDP NL 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 12.3 15 6 3 7 4.38 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
320 19 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.105 0.105 0.105 0.211 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1990 CLE AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1991 CLE AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1992 CLE AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1993 CLE AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1994 CLE AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1995 CLE AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1996 CLE AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1997 CLE AL 34 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 0.0
1998 CLE AL 33 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.0
1999 CLE AL 34 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 0.0
2000 CLE AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2001 CLE AL 15 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 0.0
2002 CLE AL 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2003 SDP NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 ALDS1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALCS CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALCS CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 WS CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALDS1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALCS CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 WS CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 4 15 14 0 84.7 87 42 30 55 4.46

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1999 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 2 2 0 10.0 11 8 2 6 7.20
1998 ALCS CLE 0 1 2 2 0 9.7 13 4 1 6 3.72
1998 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 1 1 0 8.0 4 1 0 3 1.12
1997 ALCS CLE 0 0 2 2 0 13.0 17 4 5 5 2.77
1997 ALDS1 CLE 0 1 1 1 0 3.7 2 4 6 1 9.82
1997 WS CLE 0 1 2 1 0 7.0 8 5 5 5 6.43
1996 ALDS1 CLE 0 1 2 2 0 11.3 15 9 5 13 7.15
1995 ALCS CLE 0 0 1 1 0 8.0 5 1 0 6 1.12
1995 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 4 1 5 6 1.29
1995 WS CLE 0 0 1 1 0 7.0 8 5 1 4 6.43

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 318 297 185 335 12 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 CLE P 9 8 3 8 1 2
1991 CLE P 33 33 17 20 2 4
1992 CLE P 33 33 22 43 1 3
1993 CLE P 9 9 8 14 1 2
1994 CLE P 23 23 9 26 2 1
1995 CLE P 29 29 19 34 1 5
1996 CLE P 32 32 29 35 0 3
1997 CLE P 34 34 16 45 0 0
1998 CLE P 33 33 17 46 2 4
1999 CLE P 33 32 21 33 1 3
2000 CLE P 11 11 12 13 0 0
2001 CLE P 15 13 9 12 1 1
2002 CLE P 19 7 2 4 0 0
2003 SDN P 5 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 318

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1996 Pitcher of the Month September
1996 Pitcher of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 CLE AL $6,000,000
2001 CLE AL $6,000,000
2000 CLE AL $6,000,000
1999 CLE AL $6,000,000
1998 CLE AL $3,416,666
1997 CLE AL $3,437,500
1996 CLE AL $3,487,500
1995 CLE AL $1,888,890
1994 CLE AL $1,241,667
1993 CLE AL $541,667
1992 CLE AL $391,666
1991 CLE AL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $38,520,556

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Connecticut Storrs CT 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1996 Cy Young Award AL 4th 12.0 140 0
1995 Cy Young Award AL 6th 1.0 140 0
1992 Cy Young Award AL 7th 1.0 140 0
1991 Rookie of the Year AL 8th 1.0 140 0