Chuck Estrada

Born: 2/15/1938 in San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-21 | Final Game: 1967-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles Leonard Estrada

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Biography

Chuck Estrada was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1967. Born in 1938, Estrada made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the early years of the modern game, contributing to the vibrant landscape of the sport in the 1960s. Over his seven-season career, he compiled a record of 50 wins and 44 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07. His capacity to miss bats was evident as he recorded 535 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing hitters at times. Estrada was recognized for his talent on the mound, earning All-Star selections in two seasons, which underscored his status as one of the top pitchers in the league during his time. Although he finished with two saves to his name, his primary role was as a starting pitcher. Estrada's contributions came during an era characterized by a mix of offensive firepower and emerging pitching talent, making his achievements notable in the context of a rapidly evolving game. His legacy endures as a testament to the skill and competitiveness of pitchers in the 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
50	44	146	105	24	2	2	764.3	652	346	78	416	535	4.07	0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 11.5% worse 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
1960	BAL	AL	18	11	36	25	12	1	2	208.7	162	83	101	144	3.58	3.82 (+6%)	-647.6
1961	BAL	AL	15	9	33	31	6	1	0	212.0	159	87	132	160	3.69	4.03 (+8%)	-1176.5
1962	BAL	AL	9	17	34	33	6	0	0	223.3	199	95	121	165	3.83	3.96 (+3%)	-1991.5
1963	BAL	AL	3	2	8	7	0	0	0	31.3	26	16	19	16	4.60	3.46 (-33%)	-586.1
1964	BAL	AL	3	2	17	6	0	0	0	54.7	62	32	21	32	5.27	3.58 (-47%)	-1407.3
1966	CHC	NL	1	1	9	1	0	0	0	12.3	16	10	5	3	7.30	3.52 (-107%)	-
1967	NYN	NL	1	2	9	2	0	0	0	22.0	28	23	17	15	9.41	3.30 (-185%)	-1812.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
151	232	9	30	2	1	1	8	1	9	84	0.129	0.161	0.159	0.321	-1798.5

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career SLG .159 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.321 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 53.9% 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
1960	BAL	AL	36	64	2	9	1	1	0	5	1	5	17	0.141	.255 (-45%)	.323 (-37%)	.387 (-52%)	.711 (-45%)	-489.5
1961	BAL	AL	33	70	4	8	1	0	0	0	0	2	32	0.114	.258 (-56%)	.328 (-58%)	.399 (-68%)	.727 (-63%)	-752.2
1962	BAL	AL	38	66	3	10	0	0	1	3	0	2	20	0.152	.257 (-41%)	.326 (-47%)	.393 (-50%)	.719 (-48%)	-556.8
1963	BAL	AL	8	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	BAL	AL	18	14	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	9	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	NYN	NL	9	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0