Whammy Douglas

Born: 2/17/1935 in Carrboro, NC, USA

Died: 11/16/2014 in Richlands, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-07-29 | Final Game: 1957-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles William Douglas

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Biography

Whammy Douglas, born in 1935, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief stint during the 1957 season. His career spanned from July 29 to September 21 of that year, during which he made a notable impact on the mound despite the limited duration of his playing time. Douglas finished his career with a record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.26, showcasing his ability to compete effectively against batters during a time when the league was transitioning into a more offense-oriented era. Throughout his career, Douglas recorded 28 strikeouts, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout pitcher. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions in the games he participated in were significant for his team. As a product of the late 1950s baseball landscape, he played amidst the dynamic changes in the sport, including the integration of players and the evolving strategies of pitching. Whammy Douglas remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his brief but impactful presence in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	11	8	0	0	0	47.0	48	17	5	30	28	3.26	0

Career ERA 3.26 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1957	PIT	NL	3	3	11	8	0	0	0	47.0	48	17	30	28	3.26	3.83 (+15%)	-1093.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.062	0.062	0.062	0.125	0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 75.7% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 84.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 82.5% 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
1957	PIT	NL	11	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	8	4	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	PIT	P	11	8	4	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11