Charlie Chech
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Charlie Chech
| Born: | April 27, 1878 |
| Birthplace: | Madison, WI |
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| Height: | 5' 11½" |
| Weight: | 190 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| College: | Wisconsin-Madison |
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Overall Career
Charles William Chech was born on April 27, 1878, in Madison, WI. Chech was 26 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 14, 1905, with the Cincinnati Reds.
Using a puzzling curve and good control, Chech won a career-high 14 games as a rookie with the 1905 Reds. After Chech's best season, 1908 (11-7, 1.74), the Indians traded him to Boston. Overall, Chech had a 4-year career as a right handed pitcher. He finished with 33 wins, 187 Ks and a 2.52 ERA in 606.0 IP.
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Chech's Moments in the Sun
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Trivia
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Transactions
- July 7, 1906: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds with Fred Odwell to the Toledo (American Association) for Frank Jude.
- February 18, 1909: Traded by the Cleveland Naps with Jack Ryan and $12,500 cash to the Boston Red Sox for Cy Young.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
