John Schappert

Born: 1853 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/27/1917 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-03 | Final Game: 1882-07-06

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

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Biography

John Schappert, born in 1853, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but notable career in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played from May 3, 1882, to July 6, 1882, during an era when baseball was transitioning from its formative years into a more organized and competitive sport. Over the course of his short tenure, Schappert compiled a record of 8 wins and 7 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. Schappert finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52 and recorded a total of 38 strikeouts. While he did not secure any saves during his time in the league, his contributions on the field were significant in the context of the rapidly evolving game of baseball. Schappert's performances reflected the early pitching styles of the time, which were characterized by a focus on accuracy and control rather than the overpowering velocity seen in later eras. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, Schappert remains a part of baseball history, representing the pioneering athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	7	15	14	13	0	0	128.0	131	50	2	32	38	3.52	0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1882	SL4	AA	8	7	15	14	13	0	0	128.0	131	50	32	38	3.52	2.80 (-25%)	-1055.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	50	7	9	1	0	0	0	0	7	0	0.180	0.281	0.200	0.481	-100.2

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
1882	SL4	AA	15	50	7	9	1	0	0	0	0	7	0	0.180	.248 (-27%)	.275 (+2%)	.329 (-39%)	.605 (-21%)	-100.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0
P	15	5	31	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	SL4	1B	1	0	0	0	0
1882	SL4	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1882	SL4	P	15	5	31	7	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15
First Base	1
Right Field	1