Chuck Hartenstein, baseball player, 1965-1977

Chuck Hartenstein

Born: 5/26/1942 in Seguin, TX, USA

Died: 10/2/2021 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-11 | Final Game: 1977-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Oscar Hartenstein

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Biography

Chuck Hartenstein, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned over a decade from 1965 to 1977. He made his Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs and later played for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals. Hartenstein was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief roles. His career record stood at 17-19, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during his playing days. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, Hartenstein struck out 135 batters and recorded 23 saves, showcasing his ability to close games and secure victories for his teams. He played in an era marked by a transition in pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. While Hartenstein may not have been among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and his experience on the mound left a lasting impression 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
17 19 187 0 0 0 23 297.0 317 149 34 89 135 4.52 0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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
1966 CHC NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 9.3 8 2 3 4 1.93 3.52 (+45%) -
1967 CHC NL 9 5 45 0 0 0 10 73.0 74 25 17 20 3.08 3.30 (+7%) -
1968 CHC NL 2 4 28 0 0 0 1 35.7 41 18 11 17 4.54 2.98 (-52%) -
1969 PIT NL 5 4 56 0 0 0 10 95.7 84 42 27 44 3.95 3.61 (-9%) -417.1
1970 PIT NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 1 23.7 25 12 8 14 4.56 3.89 (-17%) -137.6
1970 STL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 13.3 24 13 5 9 8.78 3.89 (-126%) -
1970 BOS AL 0 3 17 0 0 0 1 19.0 21 17 12 12 8.05 3.89 (-107%) -1739.2
1977 TOR AL 0 2 13 0 0 0 0 27.3 40 20 6 15 6.59 4.00 (-65%) -1522.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
188 37 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 21 0.054 0.125 0.054 0.179 0.0

Career AVG .054 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 78.3% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career SLG .054 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 85.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.179 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 74.0% 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
1965 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1966 CHC NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1967 CHC NL 45 16 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1968 CHC NL 28 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 PIT NL 56 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1970 PIT NL 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 STL NL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 BOS AL 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 TOR AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 187 0 22 58 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 CHN P 5 0 2 2 0 0
1967 CHN P 45 0 5 14 1 0
1968 CHN P 28 0 4 5 2 1
1969 PIT P 56 0 8 22 0 1
1970 PIT P 17 0 1 8 1 1
1970 SLN P 6 0 1 2 0 0
1970 BOS P 17 0 0 1 0 0
1977 TOR P 13 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 187

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1962, 1963, 1964