Chuck Rainey, baseball player, 1979-1984

Chuck Rainey

Born: 7/14/1954 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-08 | Final Game: 1984-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles David Rainey

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Biography

Chuck Rainey was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1984. Born in 1954, Rainey made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period that bridged the late 1970s and early 1980s. Over the course of his playing career, he compiled a record of 43 wins and 35 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 300 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters during critical moments. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' success by securing 2 saves, reflecting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Rainey's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to excel on the mound. His contributions came during a time when baseball was evolving, and he played alongside some of the era's notable talents. Although he may not have achieved the widespread fame of some of his contemporaries, his solid performance and consistent presence on the pitching staff left a lasting impression in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. After his retirement in 1984, Rainey continued to be remembered for his contributions to the game, embodying the essence of a dedicated pitcher during an exciting period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 35 141 106 10 6 2 669.7 738 335 53 287 300 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
1979 BOS AL 8 5 20 16 4 1 1 103.7 97 44 41 41 3.82 4.00 (+5%) -238.9
1980 BOS AL 8 3 16 13 2 1 0 87.0 92 47 41 43 4.86 3.84 (-27%) -998.0
1981 BOS AL 0 1 11 2 0 0 0 40.0 39 12 13 20 2.70 3.58 (+25%) 361.2
1982 BOS AL 7 5 27 25 3 3 0 129.0 146 72 63 57 5.02 3.86 (-30%) -2954.4
1983 CHC NL 14 13 34 34 1 1 0 191.0 219 95 74 84 4.48 3.87 (-16%) -
1984 CHC NL 5 7 17 16 0 0 0 88.3 102 42 38 45 4.28 3.81 (-12%) -
1984 OAK AL 1 1 16 0 0 0 1 30.7 43 23 17 10 6.75 3.81 (-77%) -629.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 87 6 12 0 0 0 3 0 8 32 0.138 0.211 0.138 0.348 -390.6

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career SLG .138 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.348 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 51.1% 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
1979 BOS AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 BOS AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 BOS AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 BOS AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHC NL 34 56 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 6 20 0.161 .260 (-38%) .324 (-26%) .389 (-59%) .714 (-44%) -390.6
1984 CHC NL 17 31 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 2 12 0.097 — — — — 0.0
1984 OAK AL 16 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 141 106 77 111 13 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 BOS P 20 16 10 18 1 2
1980 BOS P 16 13 4 10 2 2
1981 BOS P 11 2 5 9 2 0
1982 BOS P 27 25 17 19 1 0
1983 CHN P 34 34 28 38 7 2
1984 CHN P 17 16 10 15 0 0
1984 OAK P 16 0 3 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 141

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1980 Pitcher of the Month May

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego Mesa College San Diego CA 1973, 1974