Owen Scheetz

Born: 12/24/1913 in New Bedford, OH, USA

Died: 9/28/1994 in Kirkersville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-22 | Final Game: 1943-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Owen Franklin Scheetz

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Biography

Owen Scheetz was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball in 1943. Born in 1913, he played as a position player, taking the field during a unique time in baseball history marked by World War II. His career spanned from April 22, 1943, to May 9, 1943, during which he participated in six games. Despite his aspirations and the challenges of the era, Scheetz struggled to find his footing in the major leagues, finishing his short stint without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Scheetz's time in the major leagues was emblematic of many players of his generation who faced intensified competition as the war effort depleted the roster of available talent. While his playing career was brief and statistically unremarkable, Owen Scheetz remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the myriad players who contributed to the game during a challenging period. His legacy, although understated, contributes to the understanding of the era's dynamics and the impact of external factors on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	1	9.0	16	7	0	4	5	7.00	0

Career ERA 7.00 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 99.9% 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
1943	WSN	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	9.0	16	7	4	5	7.00	3.50 (-100%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1943	WSN	AL	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	WS1	P	6	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6