On June 17, 1965, Hartenstein performed one of the most impressive pitching feats in Texas League history, in a game against the Austin Braves as the starter, the Spurs had a 1–0 lead going into the ninth inning when he gave up a tying run. The game continued that way with Hartenstein pitching 18 innings. He allowed only one run, eight hits, walked four and struck out seven.[1] The game continued through the 25th inning, with Austin winning 2–1. At the time, it was the longest game in Texas League history.
Hartenstein entered the majors in 1965 with the Cubs, appearing in one game as a pinch runner. His most productive season came in 1967 while with Chicago, when he went 9–5 with a 3.08 ERA and 10 saves, all career-numbers. He also enjoyed a solid season with the 1969 Pirates, going 5–4 with a 3.85 ERA and 10 saves in a career-high 952⁄3innings pitched.
In a six-season career, Hartenstein posted a 17–19 record with a 3.63 ERA and 23 saves in 187 relief appearances, including 88 games finished, a 1.52 strikeout-to-walk ratio (135-to-89), and 297 innings of work.
After six years pitching in the minors, Hartenstein appeared in his last major league season with the expansion Toronto Blue Jays in 1977.
His nickname while with the Blue Jays was "Olde Frankenstein".
In 2004, Hartenstein was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor.
Hartenstein died on October 2, 2021.
Referencesedit
^Kayser, Tom; King, David (2012). Baseball in the Lone Star State: The Texas League's Greatest Hits. Trinity University Press. p. 149. ISBN9781595341198. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
^"White Sox Obtain Pitlock". The New York Times. United Press International (UPI). February 8, 1973. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
^"The Nevada Daily Mail - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
External linksedit
Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
Chuck Hartenstein at SABR (Baseball BioProject)
January 01, 1970
chuck, hartenstein, this, article, includes, list, general, references, lacks, sufficient, corresponding, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, april, 2009, learn, when, remove, this, message, charles, . This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations April 2009 Learn how and when to remove this message Charles Oscar Hartenstein May 26 1942 October 2 2021 was an American professional baseball relief pitcher He played in Major League Baseball MLB for five different teams between the 1966 and 1977 seasons Listed at 5 ft 11 in 1 80 m 165 lb 75 kg Hartenstein batted and threw right handed He was signed by the Chicago Cubs in 1964 out of the University of Texas at Austin He played for them until 1968 before joining the Pittsburgh Pirates 1969 70 St Louis Cardinals 1970 Boston Red Sox 1970 and Toronto Blue Jays 1977 Chuck HartensteinPitcherBorn 1942 05 26 May 26 1942Seguin Texas U S Died October 2 2021 2021 10 02 aged 79 Austin Texas U S Batted RightThrew RightMLB debutSeptember 11 1965 for the Chicago CubsLast MLB appearanceJuly 26 1977 for the Toronto Blue JaysMLB statisticsWin loss record17 19Earned run average4 52Strikeouts135TeamsChicago Cubs 1965 1968 Pittsburgh Pirates 1969 1970 St Louis Cardinals 1970 Boston Red Sox 1970 Toronto Blue Jays 1977 Career editA Texas Longhorns star pitcher Hartenstein led his team to the 1962 and 1963 CWS tournaments After being signed by Chicago he led the Texas League with a 2 19 ERA in 1965 while pitching for the Dallas Fort Worth Spurs On June 17 1965 Hartenstein performed one of the most impressive pitching feats in Texas League history in a game against the Austin Braves as the starter the Spurs had a 1 0 lead going into the ninth inning when he gave up a tying run The game continued that way with Hartenstein pitching 18 innings He allowed only one run eight hits walked four and struck out seven 1 The game continued through the 25th inning with Austin winning 2 1 At the time it was the longest game in Texas League history Hartenstein entered the majors in 1965 with the Cubs appearing in one game as a pinch runner His most productive season came in 1967 while with Chicago when he went 9 5 with a 3 08 ERA and 10 saves all career numbers He also enjoyed a solid season with the 1969 Pirates going 5 4 with a 3 85 ERA and 10 saves in a career high 952 3 innings pitched Hartenstein was traded along with Glenn Redmon from the Chicago White Sox to the San Francisco Giants for Skip Pitlock on February 8 1973 2 In a six season career Hartenstein posted a 17 19 record with a 3 63 ERA and 23 saves in 187 relief appearances including 88 games finished a 1 52 strikeout to walk ratio 135 to 89 and 297 innings of work After six years pitching in the minors Hartenstein appeared in his last major league season with the expansion Toronto Blue Jays in 1977 His nickname while with the Blue Jays was Olde Frankenstein Following his playing career Hartenstein coached for the Cleveland Indians 1979 and Milwaukee Brewers 1987 89 After he was fired by the Brewers Hartenstein was hired to be a scout for the California Angels 3 In 2004 Hartenstein was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor Hartenstein died on October 2 2021 References edit Kayser Tom King David 2012 Baseball in the Lone Star State The Texas League s Greatest Hits Trinity University Press p 149 ISBN 9781595341198 Retrieved December 29 2018 White Sox Obtain Pitlock The New York Times United Press International UPI February 8 1973 Retrieved October 26 2020 The Nevada Daily Mail Google News Archive Search news google com External links editCareer statistics and player information from MLB or Baseball Reference or Baseball Reference Minors or Retrosheet Chuck Hartenstein at SABR Baseball BioProject Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chuck Hartenstein amp oldid 1217683569, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
