Johnny Schaive

Born: 2/25/1934 in Springfield, IL, USA

Died: 5/11/2009 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-19 | Final Game: 1963-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Edward Schaive

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Biography

Johnny Schaive was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1963. During his career, Schaive played a total of 114 games, showcasing his skills as a position player. He recorded 75 hits, contributing to a batting average of .232. Schaive demonstrated power at the plate with 6 home runs and drove in 32 runs (RBIs) throughout his tenure in the league. Despite not being known for his speed, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Schaive's contributions were pivotal during the late 1950s and early 1960s, a period characterized by a transition in the sport as teams began to prioritize power hitting and pitching depth. Schaive's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing integration of players and the evolving strategies of the game. Although he faced fierce competition and the challenges of establishing a long-term presence in the league, his time in MLB remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level. Retiring on April 19, 1963, Schaive left an indelible mark as a versatile player in an era where the game was rapidly changing and evolving.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
114	323	25	75	18	1	6	32	0	7	40	0.232	0.249	0.350	0.599	-833.5

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1958	WSN	AL	7	24	1	6	0	0	0	1	1	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	WSN	AL	16	59	3	9	2	0	0	2	0	7	0.153	.256 (-41%)	.323 (-49%)	.392 (-52%)	.715 (-51%)	-489.1
1960	WSN	AL	6	12	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	WS2	AL	82	225	20	57	15	1	6	29	6	25	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.326 (-17%)	.393 (+4%)	.719 (-6%)	-344.4
1963	WS2	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0