Bobby Schang

Born: 12/7/1886 in Wales Center, NY, USA

Died: 8/29/1966 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-23 | Final Game: 1927-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Martin Schang

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Biography

Bobby Schang was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1914 until his final game on May 28, 1927. Primarily serving as a position player, Schang played a total of 82 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 35 hits with a batting average of .188, and despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 6 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. Schang's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would come in the following decades. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the standout players of his time, his experience in the league during a pivotal period in baseball history contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport. Schang's journey through the game reflected the challenges and evolution faced by players in the early 20th century, marking him as a part of baseball's enduring legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	186	14	35	7	4	0	6	3	18	47	0.188	0.263	0.269	0.532	-325.3

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	PIT	NL	11	35	0	8	1	1	1	0	0	10	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PIT	NL	56	125	13	23	6	3	4	2	14	32	0.184	.250 (-27%)	.318 (-15%)	.332 (-16%)	.651 (-15%)	-325.3
1915	NY1	NL	12	21	1	3	0	0	1	1	4	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	-325.3
1927	STL	NL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0