Charlie Devens, baseball player, 1932-1934

Charlie Devens

Born: 1/1/1910 in Milton, MA, USA

Died: 8/13/2003 in Scarborough, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-24 | Final Game: 1934-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Devens

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Biography

Charlie Devens was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1932 to 1934. Born in 1910, Devens made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 5-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73, showcasing his ability to manage games effectively on the mound. Although not known for a high strikeout rate, as evidenced by his 31 strikeouts, Devens contributed to his teams with solid performances that kept opposing hitters at bay. His career, while short-lived, reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the early 1930s, a time when the game was evolving and players were adapting to new strategies. Despite not recording any saves, Devens’ role as a reliable pitcher in the rotation helped his teams compete during his time in the league, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 16 10 4 0 0 82.0 74 34 1 62 31 3.73 0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 8.8% better 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
1932 NYY AL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 6 2 7 4 2.00 4.13 (+52%) -
1933 NYY AL 3 3 14 8 2 0 0 62.0 59 30 50 23 4.35 3.86 (-13%) -
1934 NYY AL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 11.0 9 2 5 4 1.64 4.29 (+62%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 25 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 6 9 0.120 0.290 0.120 0.410 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.410 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 43.2% 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
1932 NYY AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 NYY AL 14 21 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 9 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1934 NYY AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 16 0 3 13 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 NYA P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1933 NYA P 14 0 3 9 1 1
1934 NYA P 1 0 0 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Harvard University Cambridge MA 1930, 1931, 1932