Chuck Crim

Born: 7/23/1961 in Van Nuys, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-08 | Final Game: 1994-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Charles Robert Crim

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Biography

Chuck Crim, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1987 until his retirement in 1994. Known for his reliability on the mound, Crim recorded a career win-loss record of 47-43, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. Over his tenure, he struck out 334 batters and collected 45 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His ability to maintain composure under pressure and deliver key performances made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Crim's professional journey began during a time when pitching depth was increasingly crucial in the game, as bullpens grew in importance with the evolution of strategies in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He played for several teams, including notable stints with the Milwaukee Brewers and the California Angels, where he left a lasting impact on the pitching staff. His contributions during this period reflected the changing landscape of baseball, where pitchers like Crim adapted to the demands of modern baseball while maintaining the traditional art of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
47	43	449	6	0	0	45	696.3	731	296	71	209	334	3.83	0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1987	ATL	AL	6	8	53	5	12	130.0	133	53	39	56	3.67	4.29 (+15%)	-
1988	ATL	AL	7	6	70	0	9	105.0	95	34	28	58	2.91	3.73 (+22%)	-
1989	ATL	AL	9	7	76	0	7	117.7	114	37	36	59	2.83	3.71 (+24%)	-
1990	ATL	AL	3	5	67	0	11	85.7	88	33	23	39	3.47	3.86 (+10%)	-
1991	ATL	AL	8	5	66	0	3	91.3	115	47	25	39	4.63	3.91 (-18%)	-
1992	LAA	AL	7	6	57	0	1	87.0	100	50	29	30	5.17	3.75 (-38%)	-
1993	LAA	AL	2	2	11	0	0	15.3	17	10	5	10	5.87	4.19 (-40%)	-
1994	CHC	NL	5	4	49	1	2	64.3	69	32	24	43	4.48	4.51 (+1%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
449	2	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 .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1987	ATL	AL	53	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	ATL	AL	70	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	ATL	AL	76	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	ATL	AL	67	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	ATL	AL	66	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	LAA	AL	57	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	LAA	AL	11	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	CHC	NL	49	2	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	449	6	62	94	11	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	ML4	P	53	5	14	17	4	3
1988	ML4	P	70	0	12	13	3	1
1989	ML4	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	ML4	P	76	0	5	13	1	2
1990	ML4	P	67	0	10	12	1	1
1991	ML4	P	66	0	8	14	1	0
1992	CAL	P	57	0	7	12	1	0
1993	CAL	P	11	0	0	5	0	0
1994	CHN	P	49	1	6	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	449
First Base	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1993	CAL	AL	$1,100,000
1992	CAL	AL	$1,100,000
1991	ML4	AL	$2,833,333
1990	ML4	AL	$600,000
1989	ML4	AL	$245,000
1988	ML4	AL	$101,000
1987	ML4	AL	$62,500
Total Career Earnings			$6,041,833