Art Scharein

Born: 6/30/1905 in Decatur, IL, USA

Died: 7/2/1969 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-06 | Final Game: 1934-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Arthur Otto Scharein

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Biography

Art Scharein was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played as a position player primarily in the early 1930s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from 1932 to 1934, during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven style of play. Scharein appeared in 205 games, showcasing his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 189 hits and drove in 70 runs, with a batting average of .244. While he did not hit any home runs, Scharein demonstrated his speed on the bases by stealing 11 bases throughout his time in the league. Scharein's contributions to his teams were characterized by solid defensive skills and a knack for situational hitting, which made him a valuable asset in the lineup. Though his statistics may not reflect the power numbers popularized by later eras, his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities was significant in the context of the game during his playing days. After retiring from professional baseball, Scharein left behind a legacy that highlights the importance of role players in the sport's history. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse array of talents that contributed to the fabric of baseball during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
205	776	92	189	32	5	0	70	11	66	31	0.244	0.306	0.298	0.604	-2270.2

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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
1932	SLA	AL	81	303	43	92	19	2	42	4	25	10	0.304	.275 (+10%)	.335 (+8%)	.391 (-3%)	.726 (+2%)	174.6
1933	SLA	AL	123	471	49	96	13	3	26	7	41	21	0.204	.270 (-25%)	.329 (-18%)	.377 (-35%)	.707 (-27%)	-2444.8
1934	SLA	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0