Harry Schaeffer

Born: 6/23/1924 in Reading, PA, USA

Died: 7/12/2008 in Shillington, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-07-28 | Final Game: 1952-08-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harry Edward Schaeffer

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Biography

Harry Schaeffer, born in 1924, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from July 28, 1952, to August 20, 1952. As a position player, Schaeffer appeared in a total of five games. Unfortunately, his time on the field did not yield any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Schaeffer's entry into the major leagues came during a transformative period for baseball, marked by the ongoing integration of players and the post-World War II resurgence of the sport. While Schaeffer's playing career may not have been statistically significant, he remains a part of baseball history as one of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if only for a fleeting moment. His story reflects the experiences of many aspiring athletes who dreamed of playing at the highest level, and his presence in the majors, albeit brief, is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the early 1950s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	5	2	0	0	0	17.0	18	10	2	18	15	5.29	0

Career ERA 5.29 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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
1952	NYY	AL	0	1	5	2	0	0	0	17.0	18	10	18	15	5.29	3.70 (-43%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1952	NYY	AL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	NYA	P	5	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	East Stroudsburg	PA	1946, 1947, 1948, 1949