Vinnie Chulk

Born: 12/19/1978 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-08 | Final Game: 2012-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Charles Vincent Chulk

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Biography

Vinnie Chulk, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 until 2012. Over the course of his career, he appeared in games for teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Francisco Giants. Chulk was known for his ability to pitch effectively in relief roles, contributing to his teams during critical late-game situations. He recorded a career record of 8-15 with a 4.51 earned run average (ERA) and amassed a total of 199 strikeouts. In addition, he notched 2 saves, demonstrating his versatility and capability to close out games when needed. Throughout his playing years, Chulk became recognized for his durability and effectiveness as a middle reliever, often entering games to maintain leads or bridge the gap to the closer. His career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where the importance of specialized relief pitching became increasingly emphasized. While he may not have been a household name, Chulk's contributions on the mound were an essential part of the pitching staffs he was a part of, showcasing the depth and talent required to compete in Major League Baseball during the 2000s. He retired in 2012, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable arm in the bullpen.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	15	259	0	0	0	2	285.3	292	143	31	112	199	4.51	0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2003	TOR	AL	0	0	3	0	5.3	6	3	3	2	5.06	—	0.0
2004	TOR	AL	1	3	47	2	56.0	59	29	27	44	4.66	4.46 (-4%)	133.1
2005	TOR	AL	0	1	62	0	72.0	68	31	26	39	3.88	4.29 (+10%)	-722.9
2006	TOR	AL	1	0	20	0	24.0	29	14	5	18	5.25	4.53 (-16%)	-97.4
2006	SFG	NL	0	3	28	0	22.3	17	13	15	25	5.24	4.53 (-16%)	-
2007	SFG	NL	5	4	57	0	53.0	53	21	14	41	3.57	4.47 (+20%)	-
2008	SFG	NL	0	3	27	0	31.7	33	17	8	16	4.83	4.32 (-12%)	-
2009	CLE	AL	0	1	8	0	12.0	10	5	10	4	3.75	4.32 (+13%)	-508.9
2012	MIL	NL	1	0	7	0	9.0	17	10	4	10	10.00	4.01 (-149%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
259	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2003	TOR	AL	3	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2004	TOR	AL	47	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2005	TOR	AL	62	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2006	TOR	AL	20	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2006	SFG	NL	28	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2007	SFG	NL	57	3	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
2008	SFG	NL	27	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2009	CLE	AL	8	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	MIL	NL	7	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—