Mike Chartak

Born: 4/28/1916 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/25/1967 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-13 | Final Game: 1944-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael George Chartak

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Biography

Mike Chartak was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1940 and 1944. Primarily a position player, Chartak appeared in 256 games throughout his career, showcasing a blend of power and versatility. He recorded a total of 186 hits, including 21 home runs and 98 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .243. Known for his gritty playing style, he also contributed with 4 stolen bases, demonstrating an ability to impact the game on the basepaths. Chartak's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II significantly affected the landscape of Major League Baseball. Many players enlisted or were drafted, leading to a unique era where teams often relied on less experienced talent. Despite the challenges of the time, Chartak managed to carve out a respectable career, leaving a legacy as a determined competitor in the sport. His contributions to the game during this transitional phase remain a testament to the resilience of baseball and its players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
256	765	96	186	34	7	21	98	4	104	112	0.243	0.337	0.388	0.725	1247.3

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +5.4% above 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
1940	NYY	AL	11	15	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	5	5	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NYY	AL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	WSN	AL	24	92	11	20	4	2	1	8	0	14	16	0.217	.253 (-14%)	.323 (-1%)	.349 (-4%)	.672 (-2%)	0.0
1942	SLA	AL	73	237	37	59	11	2	9	43	3	40	27	0.249	.253 (-2%)	.323 (+12%)	.349 (+22%)	.672 (+17%)	0.0
1943	SLA	AL	108	344	38	88	16	2	10	37	1	39	55	0.256	.255 (avg)	.324 (+3%)	.346 (+16%)	.671 (+9%)	574.4
1944	SLA	AL	35	72	8	17	2	1	1	7	0	6	9	0.236	.261 (-10%)	.325 (-7%)	.357 (-7%)	.683 (-7%)	-80.1