Charley Stanceu
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941-1946)
Charley Stanceu was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946 for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. Across 39 career appearances, he went 5-7 with a 4.93 ERA and 47 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
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- Died
- 4/3/1969 in Canton, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-04-16
- Last Game
- 1946-09-26
Full name: Charles Stanceu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NYA | AL | 3 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 58 | 30 | 35 | 21 | 5.62 | 3.94 (-43%) | -1267.3 |
| 1946 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70.1 | 71 | 33 | 39 | 23 | 4.22 | 3.59 (-18%) | -1308.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 7 | 39 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 122.1 | 135 | 67 | 79 | 47 | 4.93 | — | -2,576 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .000 | .061 | .000 | .061 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .061 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .061 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 91.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NYA | AL | 22 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NYA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 14 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 39 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (78 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 68.0 | 70 | 34 | 38 | 29 | 4.50 |
| Away | 19 | 54.1 | 66 | 35 | 41 | 18 | 5.80 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-09-26 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-22 | PHI | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-09-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-22 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-18 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1946-08-11 | PHI | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-08-06 | PHI | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-07-28 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-15 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-06 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-09-26 | PHI | BRO | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-22 | PHI | NY1 | — | 7.0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1946-09-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 0.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-08-22 | PHI | STL | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-08-18 | PHI | BRO | — | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946-08-11 | PHI | BRO | W | 7.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-08-06 | PHI | BSN | — | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1946-07-28 | PHI | CHC | L | 8.0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1946-07-15 | PHI | CIN | L | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-07-06 | PHI | NY1 | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
Charley Stanceu: the record in brief
Charley Stanceu's major league career runs from a debut on April 16, 1941 to a final game on September 26, 1946. Stanceu played for the New York Yankees (1941 through 1946) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1946). Born on January 9, 1916, in Canton, OH, USA, Stanceu is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. Stanceu died on April 3, 1969, in Canton, OH, USA. On the record, Charley Stanceu was born Charles Stanceu.
The pitching table credits Stanceu with a 5-7 record and a 4.93 ERA in 39 games. The totals include 47 strikeouts. Against a 3.76 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.93 mark was 31.0% worse. 1946 was Stanceu's sharpest full season, a 4.22 ERA against the league's 3.59.
Every defensive appearance on record for Stanceu, 39 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 2 putouts and 17 assists.
The game-log section draws on 78 games of Retrosheet box scores for Stanceu.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charley Stanceu
- What years did Charley Stanceu play?
- Charley Stanceu played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946.
- Was Charley Stanceu a pitcher?
- Yes. Charley Stanceu pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 47 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Charley Stanceu hit?
- Charley Stanceu hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Charley Stanceu play for?
- Charley Stanceu played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1941, 1946) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1946).
- What were Charley Stanceu's career stats?
- In 39 games, Charley Stanceu went 5-7 with a 4.93 ERA, 47 strikeouts, and 122.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Charley Stanceu play?
- Charley Stanceu played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charley Stanceu and how much did he weigh?
- Charley Stanceu was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Charley Stanceu's career ERA?
- Charley Stanceu finished with a 4.93 career ERA, going 5-7 with 47 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charley Stanceu have?
- Charley Stanceu recorded 47 career strikeouts.
- Is Charley Stanceu in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charley Stanceu has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.