Charles Wensloff, baseball player, 1943-1948

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41