Charlie Puleo, baseball player, 1981-1989

Charlie Puleo

Born: 2/7/1955 in Glen Ridge, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-16 | Final Game: 1989-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Michael Puleo

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Biography

Charlie Puleo, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1989. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Puleo compiled a record of 29 wins and 39 losses, showcasing his resilience and determination on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, he demonstrated the ability to compete in a league known for its offensive prowess during the late 20th century. Puleo struck out 387 batters throughout his career, indicating his capacity to overpower hitters at times, while also contributing 2 saves to his team's efforts. Puleo's playing style was characterized by a mix of grit and skill, which allowed him to carve out a role in the majors during an era that saw the emergence of several dominant pitchers. Despite not achieving the accolades of some of his contemporaries, he remained a steady presence in the bullpen and starting rotation for various teams. His career reflects the challenges and dynamics of pitching during a time when the game began to see a shift toward more specialized roles, laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 39 180 76 3 1 2 633.0 621 299 59 319 387 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1981 NYN NL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 13.3 8 0 8 8 0.00 3.58 (+100%) 128.1
1982 NYN NL 9 9 36 24 1 1 1 171.0 179 85 90 98 4.47 3.86 (-16%) -1370.9
1983 CIN NL 6 12 27 24 0 0 0 143.7 145 78 91 71 4.89 3.87 (-26%) -5649.1
1984 CIN NL 1 2 5 4 0 0 0 22.0 27 14 15 6 5.73 3.81 (-50%) -905.5
1986 ATL NL 1 2 5 3 1 0 0 24.3 13 8 12 18 2.96 3.97 (+26%) -647.3
1987 ATL NL 6 8 35 16 1 0 0 123.3 122 58 40 99 4.23 4.29 (+1%) 2600.3
1988 ATL NL 5 5 53 3 0 0 1 106.3 101 41 47 70 3.47 3.73 (+7%) -624.0
1989 ATL NL 1 1 15 1 0 0 0 29.0 26 15 16 17 4.66 3.71 (-25%) -314.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
181 153 12 22 1 0 1 10 0 7 62 0.144 0.181 0.170 0.351 -989.5

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OBP .181 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.351 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1981 NYN NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYN NL 36 48 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 18 0.125 — — — — -477.9
1983 CIN NL 27 50 4 5 0 0 0 3 0 4 18 0.100 .260 (-62%) .324 (-49%) .389 (-74%) .714 (-63%) -511.6
1984 CIN NL 5 5 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1986 ATL NL 5 6 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1987 ATL NL 36 28 3 5 0 0 1 1 0 1 13 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1988 ATL NL 53 13 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1989 ATL NL 15 1 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
P 180 76 34 90 8 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 NYN P 4 1 1 2 0 0
1982 NYN P 36 24 9 43 5 5
1983 CIN P 27 24 11 14 2 1
1984 CIN P 5 4 0 1 0 0
1986 ATL P 5 3 0 3 0 0
1987 ATL P 35 16 6 10 0 0
1988 ATL P 53 3 5 16 1 0
1989 ATL P 15 1 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 180

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 ATL NL $195,000
1987 ATL NL $117,500
Total Career Earnings $312,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seton Hall University South Orange NJ 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977