Chuck Oertel, baseball player, 1958-1958

Chuck Oertel

Born: 3/12/1931 in Coffeyville, KS, USA

Died: 10/4/2000 in Royal Oak, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-01 | Final Game: 1958-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Frank Oertel

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Biography

Chuck Oertel was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from September 1 to September 26, 1958. As a position player, Oertel appeared in 14 games, providing a glimpse into the competitive landscape of the late 1950s, a period that saw the transition from the post-war era to the modern game. While his career was short-lived, he contributed to his team with a total of 2 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 1 run, finishing with a batting average of .167. Although Oertel’s time in the majors was limited, he played during an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a growing emphasis on offensive production. His solitary home run underscored his ability to contribute in key moments, illustrating the potential that often accompanies young players breaking into the big leagues. Despite the brevity of his career, Chuck Oertel remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 12 4 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.167 0.231 0.417 0.647 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
1958 BAL AL 14 12 4 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 BAL OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 1