Charlie Fuchs

Born: 11/18/1913 in Union City, NJ, USA

Died: 6/10/1969 in Weehawken, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-17 | Final Game: 1944-08-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Charles Thomas Fuchs

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Biography

Charlie Fuchs was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the early 1940s. Born in 1913, Fuchs made his mark in a challenging era for baseball, marked by the onset of World War II, which saw many players leave the game to serve in the military. Fuchs' career spanned from 1942 to 1944, during which he showcased his skills on the mound for teams looking to fill rosters with the available talent of the time. Throughout his career, Fuchs compiled a pitching record of 6-10, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. He recorded a total of 41 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. While his statistics may not place him among the game's legends, Fuchs' presence in the Major Leagues during this transitional period highlights the resilience and adaptability of players during one of baseball's most challenging times. His legacy is a testament to the spirit of competition that characterized the game during the early 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	10	47	13	5	2	1	165.7	186	90	15	73	41	4.89	0

Career ERA 4.89 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 37.8% 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
1942	DET	AL	3	3	9	4	1	1	0	36.7	43	27	19	15	6.63	3.57 (-86%)	-1477.8
1943	PHI	NL	2	7	17	9	4	1	1	77.7	76	37	34	12	4.29	3.50 (-22%)	-1852.4
1943	SLA	AL	0	0	13	0	0	0	0	35.7	42	16	11	9	4.04	3.50 (-15%)	-998.4
1944	BRO	NL	1	0	8	0	0	0	0	15.7	25	10	9	5	5.74	3.57 (-61%)	-801.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
47	43	1	3	0	0	0	2	1	1	12	0.070	0.091	0.070	0.161	0.0

Career AVG .070 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 72.8% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Career SLG .070 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 80.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.161 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1942	DET	AL	9	13	0	1	1	0	0	3	0.077	—	—	—	—
1943	PHI	NL	17	22	1	2	0	1	0	5	0.091	—	—	—	—
1943	SLA	AL	13	7	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1944	BRO	NL	8	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—