Charles Wensloff
Born: 12/3/1915 in Sausalito, CA, USA
Died: 2/18/2001 in San Rafael, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-05-02 | Final Game: 1948-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Charles William Wensloff
Biography
Charles Wensloff was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1943 to 1948. He made a significant impact in the league during a transitional period for baseball, characterized by the aftermath of World War II and the gradual integration of the game. Wensloff's pitching prowess was highlighted by a career record of 16-13 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.6, showcasing his ability to limit scoring and maintain competitive games.
Throughout his career, Wensloff amassed a total of 125 strikeouts and recorded one save, demonstrating his role as a reliable arm on the mound. His performance contributed to the evolving strategies of pitching in the post-war era, as teams sought to capitalize on the return of players from military service and the influx of new talent. Wensloff's contributions to the game during this pivotal time remain a part of baseball's rich history, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the sport's development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 13 | 41 | 32 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 276.7 | 222 | 80 | 11 | 95 | 125 | 2.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NYY | AL | 13 | 11 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 223.3 | 179 | 63 | 70 | 105 | 2.54 | - |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 41 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 2.61 | - |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 98 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0.194 | 0.233 | 0.214 | 0.447 | -467.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NYY | AL | 29 | 79 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.177 | -467.9 |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 11 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | NYA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 41 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NYA | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| 1947 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |