Chuck Cary
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Charles Douglas Cary is a former professional baseball
player who pitched in the Major Leagues from to . He played for the Tokyo Giants in , and returned to the Chicago White Sox
in . Cary was drafted in the 7th round of the 1981 amateur draft
out of the University of California Berkeley; where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity and graduated in 1988. Cary pitched in the 1980 College World Series
in Omaha, Nebraska
where he defeated the St. Johns Redmen. He was also slated for the win against University of Arizona
two nights later, but received a no decision when the Bears lost in the ninth inning.
Cary was a reliever for the Detroit Tigers
and Atlanta Braves
until a knee injury cost him most of the season. He came back in with the pitching-poor New York Yankees
. In New York, he spent most of his time in the starting rotation, posting a 4-4 record, with an 3.26 ERA
in 1989, and making 27 starts in going 6-12, despite a 4.19 ERA. After one more season with the Yankees, Cary finished his career with 16 relief outings for the White Sox in 1993. Cary almost never had the luxury of playing for a winning team throughout his career. In his 13th campaign he finally got the chance, but his knees once again gave him trouble, and he limped through 1993 with the White Sox.
Always known as a gentleman in the game, Chuck retired prematurely to spend more time with his family, and peruse other business interests. Chuck Worked for Intrawest Corporation, a Canadian based resort holding, and operating group. He served as executive director for the American southeast, and Caribbean from 1998-2005. In 2006 he excepted a position as CEO for Sotheby's International Realty. Chuck has been responsible for over 20 billion dollars in real estate development, sales and marketing.
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player who pitched in the Major Leagues from to . He played for the Tokyo Giants in , and returned to the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in . Cary was drafted in the 7th round of the 1981 amateur draft
1981 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*John Elway was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1981 amateur draft...
out of the University of California Berkeley; where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity and graduated in 1988. Cary pitched in the 1980 College World Series
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
where he defeated the St. Johns Redmen. He was also slated for the win against University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
two nights later, but received a no decision when the Bears lost in the ninth inning.
Cary was a reliever for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
and Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
until a knee injury cost him most of the season. He came back in with the pitching-poor New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. In New York, he spent most of his time in the starting rotation, posting a 4-4 record, with an 3.26 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
in 1989, and making 27 starts in going 6-12, despite a 4.19 ERA. After one more season with the Yankees, Cary finished his career with 16 relief outings for the White Sox in 1993. Cary almost never had the luxury of playing for a winning team throughout his career. In his 13th campaign he finally got the chance, but his knees once again gave him trouble, and he limped through 1993 with the White Sox.
Always known as a gentleman in the game, Chuck retired prematurely to spend more time with his family, and peruse other business interests. Chuck Worked for Intrawest Corporation, a Canadian based resort holding, and operating group. He served as executive director for the American southeast, and Caribbean from 1998-2005. In 2006 he excepted a position as CEO for Sotheby's International Realty. Chuck has been responsible for over 20 billion dollars in real estate development, sales and marketing.