Nick Scharf, baseball player, 1882-1883

Nick Scharf

Born: 7/18/1858 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 5/11/1937 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-18 | Final Game: 1883-06-11

Throws: R

Full name: Edward T. Scharf

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Biography

Nick Scharf, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1882 to 1883. Primarily a position player, Scharf's time in Major League Baseball was brief, encompassing just 13 games. Throughout his career, he recorded 10 hits, including one home run, and finished with a batting average of .192. While he did not contribute any runs batted in and did not steal any bases, Scharf's presence on the field during the early years of professional baseball places him in a unique historical context. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to more modern approaches to the game, Scharf's career was marked by the challenges of a developing league and the evolving nature of baseball strategy. Although his career statistics may not reflect overwhelming success, his participation in the league during its formative years contributes to the tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse range of players who have shaped the game over time. Scharf's legacy is that of a player who, despite limited opportunities, was part of the early narrative of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 52 5 10 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0.192 0.208 0.327 0.534 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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 BL2 AA 10 39 4 8 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1883 BL2 AA 3 13 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 9 0 15 1 6 0
SS 3 0 3 6 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 BL2 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1882 BL2 OF 9 0 15 1 6 0
1883 BL2 SS 3 0 3 6 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 3
Left Field 1
Center Field 7
Right Field 1