Charlie Puleo
Born: 2/7/1955 in Glen Ridge, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-16 | Final Game: 1989-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Charles Michael Puleo
Biography
Charlie Puleo, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1989. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Puleo compiled a record of 29 wins and 39 losses, showcasing his resilience and determination on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, he demonstrated the ability to compete in a league known for its offensive prowess during the late 20th century. Puleo struck out 387 batters throughout his career, indicating his capacity to overpower hitters at times, while also contributing 2 saves to his team's efforts.
Puleo's playing style was characterized by a mix of grit and skill, which allowed him to carve out a role in the majors during an era that saw the emergence of several dominant pitchers. Despite not achieving the accolades of some of his contemporaries, he remained a steady presence in the bullpen and starting rotation for various teams. His career reflects the challenges and dynamics of pitching during a time when the game began to see a shift toward more specialized roles, laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 39 | 180 | 76 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 633.0 | 621 | 299 | 59 | 319 | 387 | 4.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.00 | 128.1 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 9 | 9 | 36 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 171.0 | 179 | 85 | 90 | 98 | 4.47 | -1370.9 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 6 | 12 | 27 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143.7 | 145 | 78 | 91 | 71 | 4.89 | -5649.1 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 5.73 | -905.5 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2.96 | -647.3 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 6 | 8 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 123.3 | 122 | 58 | 40 | 99 | 4.23 | 2600.3 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 5 | 5 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 106.3 | 101 | 41 | 47 | 70 | 3.47 | -624.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 26 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 4.66 | -314.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 153 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 0.144 | 0.181 | 0.170 | 0.351 | -989.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 36 | 48 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.125 | -477.9 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 27 | 50 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.100 | -511.6 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 36 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 53 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 180 | 76 | 34 | 90 | 8 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | P | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | NYN | P | 36 | 24 | 9 | 43 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | CIN | P | 27 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | CIN | P | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | ATL | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | ATL | P | 35 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | ATL | P | 53 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | ATL | P | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 180 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | NL | $195,000 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | $117,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $312,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | South Orange | NJ | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |