TTM Stats
- Sent: 6/23/2022 | Received: 7/18/2022 | 25 Days
- ’91 Topps, ’93 Pinnacle, ’93 Triple Play, ’96 Topps, ’97 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
- Sent: 3/4/2023 | Received: 3/15/2023 | 11 Days
- ’92 Leaf, ’93 LEaf, ’95 Fleer, ’95 Fleer Ultra, ’97 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
- Sent: 1/18/2024 | Received: 2/8/2024 | 20 Days
- ’88 Topps Traded, ’89 Bowman, ’91 Score, ’91 Topps, ’93 Triple Play, ’97 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
- Sent: 2/18/2025 | Received: 3/14/2025 | 26 Days
- ’92 O-Pee-Chee, ’92 Pinnacle, ’92 Upper Deck, ’97 Donruss, ’97 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
The Story of the Autograph
Charles Nagy, a stalwart of the Cleveland Indians’ pitching rotation during the 1990s, exemplified consistency and resilience throughout his Major League Baseball (MLB) career. His journey from a promising collegiate athlete to a three-time All-Star pitcher is a testament to his dedication to the sport.
Born on May 5, 1967, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Nagy showcased athletic prowess early on at Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, excelling in both baseball and football. He went to the University of Connecticut (UConn) to focus on baseball. At UConn, Nagy emerged as a dominant pitcher, earning All-American honors and leading the Huskies to a third-place finish in the 1988 College World Series. His collegiate success culminated in being selected 17th overall by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 1988 MLB Draft, making him the first UConn player to achieve this distinction.
Nagy made his MLB debut on June 29, 1990, with the Cleveland Indians. Over 13 seasons with the team, he became a cornerstone of their pitching staff, particularly during the franchise’s resurgence in the mid-1990s. From 1995 to 1999, Nagy recorded five consecutive seasons with 15 or more wins, a feat matched only by Greg Maddux during that period.
His career highlights include three All-Star selections (1992, 1996, 1999) and pivotal roles in the Indians’ World Series appearances in 1995 and 1997. Notably, in the 1992 All-Star Game, Nagy became the only pitcher in the designated hitter era to record a hit, singling in the eighth inning.
Despite battling injuries, including a significant shoulder surgery in 1993, Nagy’s resilience allowed him to return to form and continue contributing at a high level. He concluded his MLB playing career with the San Diego Padres in 2003.
Career Statistics
- Win–Loss Record: 129–105
- Earned Run Average (ERA): 4.51
- Strikeouts: 1,242
- Innings Pitched: 1,954.2
- Games Started: 297
- Complete Games: 31
- Shutouts: 6
- WHIP: 1.42
These statistics underscore Nagy’s role as a dependable and durable starting pitcher throughout his career.
Following his retirement, Nagy transitioned into coaching, serving as the pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2011 to 2013 and for the Los Angeles Angels from 2016 to 2018 . His contributions to baseball have been recognized with inductions into the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame and the Kinston Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.
Beyond the field, Nagy has remained connected to the sport, establishing a baseball scholarship at UConn with a $100,000 donation, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing future talent.
Charles Nagy’s career is emblematic of perseverance and excellence. His impact on the Cleveland Indians and his continued dedication to baseball through coaching and philanthropy solidify his legacy as a significant figure in the sport’s history.
The Score on Charles Nagy – 7.0
Charles is definitely one of the most reliable returners out there. You can see that he signs everything you send to him and, if you check out the stats at the top of the post, he returns things pretty quickly. He comes from an era where there are so many cards so there’s a lot of things you can send to him.
Thanks Mr. Nagy! I’m giving these a 7.
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Information gathered using Wikipedia and Baseball Reference.