Charlie Chech

Born: 4/27/1878 in Madison, WI, USA

Died: 1/31/1938 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-14 | Final Game: 1909-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles William Chech

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Biography

Charlie Chech, born in 1878, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 14, 1905, to July 19, 1909. Chech played during a pivotal time in baseball, just before the deadball era transitioned into a more offense-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 33 wins and 30 losses, showcasing his competitiveness on the mound. With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.52, Chech was known for his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay, which was a significant asset in an era that often favored pitchers. In addition to his solid win-loss record, Chech recorded 187 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, underlining his versatility and effectiveness as a relief option. His contributions to the game extended beyond just statistics; he was part of a generation of players that laid the groundwork for future pitching strategies and styles. Although not a household name, Charlie Chech's performance during his active years reflected the grit and determination that characterized early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
33	30	94	63	45	6	3	606.0	602	170	10	162	187	2.52	0

Career ERA 2.52 vs. league average 2.61 across their career seasons — near 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
1905	CIN	NL	14	14	39	25	20	1	0	267.7	300	86	77	79	2.89	2.82 (-3%)	-2106.1
1906	CIN	NL	1	4	11	5	5	0	3	66.0	59	17	24	17	2.32	2.68 (+13%)	-1249.6
1908	CLE	AL	11	7	27	20	14	4	0	165.7	136	32	34	51	1.74	2.40 (+28%)	-61.9
1909	BOS	AL	7	5	17	13	6	1	0	106.7	107	35	27	40	2.95	2.55 (-16%)	-575.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
94	198	20	30	1	2	0	6	0	21	58	0.152	0.233	0.177	0.410	-561.6

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.410 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	CIN	NL	39	89	11	17	0	1	4	9	19	0.191	.248 (-23%)	.307 (-14%)	.322 (-34%)	.629 (-24%)	-304.8
1906	CIN	NL	11	25	3	5	0	1	2	3	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	CLE	AL	27	48	5	5	1	0	0	8	17	0.104	—	—	—	—	-256.7
1909	BOS	AL	17	36	1	3	0	0	0	1	19	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0