Jeff Schaefer

Born: 5/31/1960 in Patchogue, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-07 | Final Game: 1994-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scott Schaefer

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Biography

Jeff Schaefer, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994. Primarily playing as a position player, Schaefer appeared in 225 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 73 hits, contributing to a batting average of .203. Despite not being known for his power at the plate, he managed to hit 2 home runs and drive in 20 runs batted in (RBIs) during his time in the league. Schaefer also demonstrated some speed on the bases, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. Schaefer played during a dynamic era in baseball that saw the transition from the late 1980s into the mid-1990s, a period characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Schaefer's contributions to his teams and his ability to adapt to various roles were notable aspects of his playing style. His career, though relatively brief, reflected the resilience and determination often seen in players of his era, making him a memorable figure in the tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
225	359	37	73	12	1	2	20	8	10	49	0.203	0.228	0.259	0.488	-1782.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 31.6% 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
1989	CHW	AL	15	10	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	SEA	AL	55	107	11	22	3	0	0	6	4	3	11	0.206	.257 (-20%)	.324 (-26%)	.385 (-39%)	.710 (-33%)	-621.6
1991	SEA	AL	84	164	19	41	7	1	1	11	3	5	25	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.323 (-16%)	.384 (-16%)	.708 (-16%)	-498.4
1992	SEA	AL	65	70	5	8	2	0	1	3	0	2	10	0.114	.255 (-55%)	.322 (-57%)	.377 (-51%)	.699 (-54%)	-662.1
1994	OAK	AL	6	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2B	25	6	18	31	0	10
3B	84	19	25	70	8	9
SS	110	75	131	206	15	46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	CHA	2B	4	0	1	2	0	1
1989	CHA	3B	4	0	0	0	1	0
1989	CHA	SS	5	1	4	5	1	3
1990	SEA	2B	3	0	1	1	0	1
1990	SEA	3B	26	12	17	39	4	6
1990	SEA	SS	24	17	34	47	1	13
1991	SEA	2B	11	3	10	13	0	5
1991	SEA	3B	30	5	4	20	1	3
1991	SEA	SS	46	37	65	87	5	23
1992	SEA	2B	7	3	6	15	0	3
1992	SEA	3B	21	0	2	9	1	0
1992	SEA	SS	33	20	28	67	8	7
1994	OAK	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1994	OAK	3B	3	2	2	2	1	0
1994	OAK	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0