Chuck Aleno, baseball player, 1941-1944

Chuck Aleno

Born: 2/19/1917 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/10/2003 in DeLand, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-05-15 | Final Game: 1944-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Charles Aleno

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Biography

Chuck Aleno was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1944. Primarily playing as a position player, Aleno participated in 118 games during his career. He recorded a total of 67 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .209. Although his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the era's stars, he demonstrated a solid versatility on the field, accumulating 34 RBIs and 2 home runs. Aleno also showcased his speed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases. Aleno's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as the United States was deeply involved in World War II. Many players were drafted into military service, which opened opportunities for others, including Aleno, to step into the limelight. While he may not have achieved legendary status, Aleno's contributions to the game during this time reflected the resilience and adaptability of baseball, as it continued to thrive amidst global challenges. His legacy remains a testament to the many players who persevered during this era, carving out their place in the game's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 320 34 67 11 3 2 34 3 31 35 0.209 0.281 0.281 0.562 -1001.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 CIN NL 54 169 23 41 7 3 1 18 3 11 16 0.243 .262 (-7%) .332 (-13%) .373 (-10%) .705 (-11%) -371.8
1942 CIN NL 7 14 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1943 CIN NL 7 10 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1944 CIN NL 50 127 10 21 3 0 1 15 0 15 15 0.165 .261 (-37%) .325 (-21%) .357 (-41%) .683 (-31%) -629.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 49 4 1 4
2B 1 0 2 5 0 2
3B 84 0 84 142 11 11
OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
SS 3 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 CIN 1B 2 0 15 0 0 0
1941 CIN 3B 40 0 41 77 3 6
1942 CIN 2B 1 0 2 5 0 2
1942 CIN 3B 2 0 2 6 3 0
1943 CIN OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1944 CIN 1B 3 0 34 4 1 4
1944 CIN 3B 42 0 41 59 5 5
1944 CIN SS 3 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Second Base 1
Third Base 84
Shortstop 3
Left Field 2