Chuck McElroy, baseball player, 1989-2001

Chuck McElroy

Born: 10/1/1967 in Port Arthur, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-04 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Dwayne McElroy

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Biography

Chuck McElroy was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 2001. Born in 1967, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago Cubs and later played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies, and the New York Mets. Over the course of his career, McElroy compiled a record of 38 wins and 30 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 604 strikeouts and also contributed as a reliable reliever, notching 17 saves. McElroy's playing style was characterized by a versatile approach, allowing him to adapt to various roles on the mound throughout his career. He was part of the late 1980s and 1990s baseball landscape, an era marked by a transition towards more offensive play and the increasing use of specialized relief pitchers. Despite not being a household name, McElroy's contributions to his teams and his effectiveness as a pitcher have left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history. He retired in October 2001, closing the chapter on a career that reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the game during his active years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 30 654 7 0 0 17 739.3 724 320 66 362 604 3.90 0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 9.3% better 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
1989 PHI NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 10.3 12 2 4 8 1.74 3.71 (+53%) 19.8
1990 PHI NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 14.0 24 12 10 16 7.71 3.86 (-100%) 419.8
1991 CHC NL 6 2 71 0 0 0 3 101.3 73 22 57 92 1.95 3.91 (+50%) -
1992 CHC NL 4 7 72 0 0 0 6 83.7 73 33 51 83 3.55 3.75 (+5%) -
1993 CHC NL 2 2 49 0 0 0 0 47.3 51 24 25 31 4.56 4.19 (-9%) -
1994 CIN NL 1 2 52 0 0 0 5 57.7 52 15 15 38 2.34 4.51 (+48%) 1811.6
1995 CIN NL 3 4 44 0 0 0 0 40.3 46 27 15 27 6.02 4.45 (-35%) -116.9
1996 CIN NL 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 12.3 13 9 10 13 6.57 4.61 (-42%) -307.0
1996 LAA AL 5 1 40 0 0 0 0 36.7 32 12 13 32 2.95 4.61 (+36%) -
1997 LAA AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 15.7 17 6 3 18 3.45 4.39 (+21%) -
1997 CHW AL 1 3 48 0 0 0 1 59.3 56 26 19 44 3.94 4.39 (+10%) -
1998 COL NL 6 4 78 0 0 0 2 68.3 68 22 24 61 2.90 4.43 (+35%) 2517.9
1999 COL NL 3 1 41 0 0 0 0 40.7 48 28 28 37 6.20 4.71 (-32%) -1587.4
1999 NYN NL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 13.3 12 5 8 7 3.38 4.71 (+28%) 200.4
2000 BAL AL 3 0 43 2 0 0 0 63.3 60 33 34 50 4.69 4.77 (+2%) 445.1
2001 BAL AL 1 2 18 5 0 0 0 45.3 49 27 28 22 5.36 4.42 (-21%) -2219.7
2001 SDP NL 1 1 31 0 0 0 0 29.7 38 17 18 25 5.16 4.42 (-17%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
655 42 4 9 3 1 0 4 0 0 13 0.214 0.214 0.333 0.548 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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
1989 PHI NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CHC NL 71 10 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1992 CHC NL 72 6 2 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1993 CHC NL 49 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1994 CIN NL 52 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1995 CIN NL 44 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 LAA AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 LAA AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CHW AL 49 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 COL NL 78 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1999 COL NL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 NYN NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 BAL AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BAL AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 SDP NL 31 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 654 7 32 101 4 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 PHI P 11 0 1 0 0 0
1990 PHI P 16 0 1 0 1 0
1991 CHN P 71 0 8 14 0 1
1992 CHN P 72 0 3 8 1 2
1993 CHN P 49 0 3 5 0 1
1994 CIN P 52 0 1 5 0 0
1995 CIN P 44 0 2 4 0 1
1996 CIN P 12 0 0 1 0 0
1996 CAL P 40 0 3 11 1 1
1997 ANA P 13 0 0 0 0 0
1997 CHA P 48 0 1 12 0 1
1998 COL P 78 0 0 6 0 2
1999 COL P 41 0 1 8 0 1
1999 NYN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1999 NYN P 15 0 1 0 0 0
2000 BAL P 43 2 3 6 1 1
2001 BAL P 18 5 1 15 0 1
2001 SDN P 31 0 3 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 654
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 BAL AL $1,520,000
2000 BAL AL $1,450,000
1999 COL NL $1,050,000
1998 COL NL $817,000
1997 ANA AL $817,000
1996 CIN NL $817,000
1995 CIN NL $850,000
1994 CIN NL $540,000
1993 CHN NL $312,500
1992 CHN NL $222,000
1991 CHN NL $111,000
1990 PHI NL $105,000
Total Career Earnings $8,611,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1991 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 3.0 120 0