Charlie Wagner
Born: 12/3/1912 in Reading, PA, USA
Died: 8/31/2006 in Reading, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1946-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Thomas Wagner
Biography
Charlie Wagner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1938 to 1946. Born in 1912, Wagner made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He played primarily in the Major Leagues, where he developed a reputation for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 23 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.91.
Throughout his time in the league, Wagner accumulated a total of 157 strikeouts, showcasing his skills as a proficient strikeout pitcher. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant in helping his teams secure victories during a challenging period for baseball, marked by the effects of World War II. Wagner's legacy is remembered among baseball historians for his competitive play and for being part of a generation of players who navigated the complexities of the evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 23 | 100 | 67 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 527.7 | 532 | 229 | 38 | 245 | 157 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 47 | 34 | 24 | 14 | 8.35 | -1567.1 |
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 49 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 4.23 | -137.3 |
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 45 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 5.52 | -642.5 |
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 12 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 187.3 | 175 | 64 | 85 | 51 | 3.07 | -2814.2 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 14 | 11 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 205.3 | 184 | 75 | 95 | 52 | 3.29 | -1094.7 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 5.87 | -1864.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 170 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 0.118 | 0.143 | 0.124 | 0.266 | -1254.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 13 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 11 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 29 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.159 | -499.6 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 29 | 65 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.077 | -754.9 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 100 | 0 | 27 | 99 | 1 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BOS | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BOS | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BOS | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| 1942 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 3 |
| 1946 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 100 |