Al Schacht, baseball player, 1919-1921

Al Schacht

Born: 11/11/1892 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 7/14/1984 in Waterbury, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-18 | Final Game: 1921-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: Alexander Schacht

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Biography

Al Schacht, born in 1892, was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1921. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Schacht finished his career with a record of 14-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. Throughout his time in the league, he struck out 38 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in critical game situations. Schacht's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just after the conclusion of World War I and before the onset of the more modern era of the game. Although not among the most prominent pitchers of his time, he made his mark in the early days of the 1920s, a time when the sport was evolving with the rise of power hitters and a shift in pitching strategies. Following his playing days, Schacht remained a notable figure in baseball, famously transitioning into a comedic role, which further solidified his legacy in the sport. His contributions to the game, both on and off the field, left a lasting impact on baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 10 53 18 8 1 2 197.0 254 98 4 61 38 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 26.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1919 WSN AL 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 15.0 14 4 4 4 2.40 3.09 (+22%) -
1920 WSN AL 6 4 22 11 5 1 1 99.3 130 49 30 19 4.44 3.45 (-29%) -
1921 WSN AL 6 6 29 5 2 0 1 82.7 110 45 27 15 4.90 4.02 (-22%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 51 9 10 2 0 0 4 0 9 7 0.196 0.339 0.235 0.574 0.0

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1919 WSN AL 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1920 WSN AL 22 26 4 5 2 0 0 3 0 4 4 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1921 WSN AL 29 22 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 2 0.227 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 53 0 13 42 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 WS1 P 2 0 2 2 0 0
1920 WS1 P 22 0 8 33 2 2
1921 WS1 P 29 0 3 7 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 53