Charlie Letchas, baseball player, 1939-1946

Charlie Letchas

Born: 10/3/1915 in Thomasville, GA, USA

Died: 3/14/1995 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-16 | Final Game: 1946-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Charlie Letchas was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who showcased his skills in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1946. Primarily a position player, Letchas appeared in 136 games throughout his career, amassing a total of 108 hits. He contributed to his teams with a batting average of .234, complemented by 37 runs batted in and one home run, a notable achievement in a career that spanned the pre- and post-World War II era. Letchas played during a time when baseball was evolving, navigating the challenges of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including the impact of the war on player availability and team rosters. While he did not record any stolen bases, his ability to contribute in key situations and his presence on the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Letchas's career, though not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the journey of many players who participated in the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 461 32 108 10 0 1 37 0 35 31 0.234 0.291 0.262 0.554 -1291.9

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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
1939 PHI NL 12 44 2 10 2 0 1 3 0 1 2 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1941 WSN AL 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHI NL 116 396 29 94 8 0 0 33 0 32 27 0.237 .261 (-9%) .325 (-9%) .357 (-28%) .683 (-19%) -1291.9
1946 PHI NL 6 13 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 65 0 169 186 15 54
3B 32 0 30 71 2 2
SS 29 0 55 90 5 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHI 2B 12 0 24 32 4 9
1941 WS1 2B 2 0 1 7 2 1
1944 PHI 2B 47 0 134 139 9 40
1944 PHI 3B 32 0 30 71 2 2
1944 PHI SS 29 0 55 90 5 12
1946 PHI 2B 4 0 10 8 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 66
Third Base 32
Shortstop 29