Lefty Schegg

Born: 8/29/1889 in Leesville, OH, USA

Died: 2/27/1963 in Niles, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-20 | Final Game: 1912-08-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gilbert Eugene Schegg

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Biography

Lefty Schegg, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the early 20th century. He played in the major leagues for a short stint from August 20 to August 27, 1912. As a position player, Schegg participated in two games but unfortunately did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .0.0. His time in the league coincided with an era that was characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, often referred to as the deadball era, where offensive statistics were generally lower than in later decades. Although Lefty Schegg did not leave a significant mark on the statistical landscape, his presence in the major leagues during a transformative period of baseball history reflects the competitive nature of the sport during that time. Many players of his era faced immense challenges, and the brief opportunities presented to them were often fleeting. Schegg’s story serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the game, even if only for a moment in its rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	1	0	0	0	5.3	7	2	0	4	3	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — near 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
1912	WSN	AL	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	5.3	7	2	4	3	3.38	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.694 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
1912	WSN	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	WS1	P	2	0	0	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2