Background
He was born in Madison, Wisconsin.
He was born in Madison, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Chech batted and threw right-handed. A curveball specialist, Chech reached the majors in 1905 with the Cincinnati Reds, spending two years with them before moving to the Cleveland Naps (1908) and Boston Red Sox (1909). His most productive season came in his rookie year for Cincinnati, when he recorded career-highs in wins (14), strikeouts (79), starts (25), complete games (20) and innings pitched 2672⁄3, while posting a 2.89 European Research Area. After going 11–7 for Cleveland, he was sent to the Red Sox with Jack Ryan in the same trade that brought Cy Young to Boston.
In a four-season career, Chech posted a 33–30 record with 187 strikeouts and a 2,52 European Research Area in 606 innings.
Following his Major League career, he played for the Saint Paul Apostles of the American Association. Chech died in Los Angeles, at the age of 59.