Chuck Seelbach
Born: 3/20/1948 in Lakewood, OH, USA
Died: 3/22/2024 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-06-29 | Final Game: 1974-05-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Frederick Seelbach
Biography
Chuck Seelbach, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1974. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Seelbach played with competitiveness and a solid understanding of the game, showcasing his talents primarily as a reliever. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-8 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters.
Throughout his time in the league, Seelbach accumulated 79 strikeouts and earned 14 saves, contributing to his teams' bullpen depth. His performance on the mound was instrumental during tight games, where his ability to close out innings often secured crucial victories. Although his career was relatively short, Seelbach's contributions to the game exemplified the evolving role of relief pitchers in the early 1970s, a time when the importance of specialized roles began to take shape in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 75 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 130.7 | 118 | 49 | 11 | 51 | 79 | 3.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 9 | 8 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 112.0 | 96 | 36 | 39 | 76 | 2.89 | 1147.8 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4.70 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.143 | 0.280 | 0.238 | 0.518 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 61 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ALCS | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ALCS | DET | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 75 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | DET | P | 61 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 75 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1968, 1969, 1970 |