Charlie Haeger, baseball player, 2006-2010

Charlie Haeger

Born: 9/19/1983 in Livonia, MI, USA

Died: 10/3/2020 in Grand Canyon, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-05-10 | Final Game: 2010-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Charles Wallis Haeger

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Biography

Charlie Haeger, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010. Primarily known for his unique knuckleball pitching style, Haeger made his debut with the Chicago White Sox and later played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite facing challenges during his career, he showcased flashes of potential, particularly with his ability to keep hitters off-balance with his unorthodox delivery. Over his career, Haeger compiled a record of 2-7 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.4. He recorded a total of 69 strikeouts and secured one save. While his numbers may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Haeger's contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball pitching during his era remain noteworthy. He represented a distinctive approach to pitching that has influenced future generations of players who seek to master the knuckleball. Haeger retired from professional baseball on June 24, 2010, leaving behind a legacy as a player who embraced the complexities of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 7 34 10 0 0 1 83.0 86 59 13 59 69 6.40 0

Career ERA 6.40 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 47.2% 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
2006 CHW AL 1 1 7 1 0 0 1 18.3 12 7 13 19 3.44 4.53 (+24%) -
2007 CHW AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 11.3 17 9 8 1 7.15 4.47 (-60%) -
2008 SDP NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.3 8 8 5 4 16.62 — -
2009 LAD NL 1 1 6 3 0 0 0 19.0 13 7 7 15 3.32 4.32 (+23%) -
2010 LAD NL 0 4 9 6 0 0 0 30.0 36 28 26 30 8.40 4.08 (-106%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.091 0.154 0.091 0.245 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 78.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.245 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 67.4% 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
2006 CHW AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CHW AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 SDP NL 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 LAD NL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAD NL 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 10 3 17 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 CHA P 7 1 1 5 0 0
2007 CHA P 8 0 1 2 0 0
2008 SDN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2009 LAN P 6 3 0 3 0 0
2010 LAN P 9 6 1 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 LAN NL $411,000
Total Career Earnings $411,000