Charley Stanceu, baseball player, 1941-1946

Charley Stanceu

Born: 1/9/1916 in Canton, OH, USA

Died: 4/3/1969 in Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-16 | Final Game: 1946-09-26

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

Full name: Charles Stanceu

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Biography

Charley Stanceu was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1916, whose career spanned from 1941 to 1946. He played in an era marked by the challenges of World War II, when many athletes were called to serve, impacting the composition of Major League Baseball rosters. Stanceu made his mark on the game during this tumultuous time, finishing his career with a record of 5-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.93. Over his time in the league, he struck out 47 batters, showcasing his ability to retire hitters despite not recording any saves. Stanceu's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the 1940s, where pitchers navigated through a landscape of evolving batting techniques and strategies. While his statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for during the war years were significant in maintaining the integrity and excitement of the sport. His experience on the mound during this period offers a glimpse into the resilience and determination of athletes who continued to play the game amid global uncertainty. Stanceu's legacy is a testament to the enduring nature of baseball, a sport that persisted even in the face of adversity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 39 13 1 0 0 122.3 135 67 7 79 47 4.93 0

Career ERA 4.93 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 31.0% 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
1941 NYY AL 3 3 22 2 0 0 0 48.0 58 30 35 21 5.62 3.94 (-43%) -
1946 NYY AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 6 4 5 3 9.00 — -
1946 PHI NL 2 4 14 11 1 0 0 70.3 71 33 39 23 4.22 3.59 (-18%) -1328.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.000 0.061 0.000 0.061 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .061 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.061 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 91.3% 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
1941 NYY AL 22 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 NYY AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1946 PHI NL 14 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 39 0 2 17 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NYA P 22 0 1 5 0 0
1946 NYA P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1946 PHI P 14 0 1 10 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 39