Chuck Cary, baseball player, 1985-1993

Chuck Cary

Born: 3/3/1960 in Whittier, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-08-22 | Final Game: 1993-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Charles Douglas Cary

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Biography

Chuck Cary, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1993. Over the course of his career, Cary appeared in a total of 40 games, finishing with a record of 14 wins and 26 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.17, and he recorded 322 strikeouts along with 3 saves. Cary's playing style showcased his ability to generate strikeouts, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen and as a starting pitcher during his tenure. Cary's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a mix of traditional pitching strategies and the evolving dynamics of the game. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Cary contributed to his teams with resilience and determination on the mound. His experience in the league spanned various teams and provided him with a unique perspective on the game, allowing him to adapt to the changing styles of play throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. Following his retirement, Cary's legacy as a dedicated pitcher remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the hard work and perseverance required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 26 134 47 4 0 3 410.3 390 190 50 158 322 4.17 0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 5.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1985 DET AL 0 1 16 0 0 0 2 23.7 16 9 8 22 3.42 3.89 (+12%) 417.4
1986 DET AL 1 2 22 0 0 0 0 31.7 33 12 15 21 3.41 3.97 (+14%) -99.5
1987 ATL NL 1 1 13 0 0 0 1 16.7 17 7 4 15 3.78 4.29 (+12%) -7.3
1988 ATL NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.3 8 6 4 7 6.48 — 0.0
1989 NYY AL 4 4 22 11 2 0 0 99.3 78 36 29 79 3.26 3.71 (+12%) -
1990 NYY AL 6 12 28 27 2 0 0 156.7 155 73 55 134 4.19 3.86 (-9%) -
1991 NYY AL 1 6 10 9 0 0 0 53.3 61 35 32 34 5.91 3.91 (-51%) -
1993 CHW AL 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 20.7 22 12 11 10 5.23 4.19 (-25%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
134 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1985 DET AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 DET AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 ATL NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 ATL NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYY AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYY AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 NYY AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CHW AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 134 47 18 35 5 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 DET P 16 0 0 2 0 0
1986 DET P 22 0 4 1 0 0
1987 ATL P 13 0 1 3 0 0
1988 ATL P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1989 NYA P 22 11 4 4 2 0
1990 NYA P 28 27 8 13 1 1
1991 NYA P 10 9 0 7 2 4
1993 CHA P 16 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 134

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 CHA AL $50,000
1993 CHA AL $250,000
1991 NYA AL $570,000
1990 NYA AL $200,000
1989 NYA AL $90,000
1988 ATL NL $78,000
Total Career Earnings $1,238,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1979, 1980, 1981