Mike Schemer

Born: 11/20/1917 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 4/22/1983 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-08 | Final Game: 1946-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Schemer

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Biography

Mike Schemer was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in Major League Baseball for the brief period spanning from August 8, 1945, to April 24, 1946. During his short career, he served primarily as a position player, appearing in 32 games. Schemer made a notable impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .33, which highlighted his ability to make contact and get on base. He recorded a total of 36 hits, including one home run and driving in 10 runs, showcasing his capability to contribute offensively despite the limited number of games played. Schemer's career unfolded during a transitional time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from World War II and heading toward a new era of talent with the integration of the game. Though his time in the majors was short, Schemer's performance reflects the qualities of players from that period, characterized by a strong emphasis on batting skill and versatility. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, accumulating 2 stolen bases during his tenure. While his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Schemer's contributions to his teams during a unique era in baseball history remain a part of the game's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	109	10	36	3	1	1	10	2	6	1	0.330	0.365	0.404	0.769	221.2

Career AVG .330 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +27.6% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +12.2% above 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
1945	NY1	NL	31	108	10	36	3	1	1	10	2	6	1	0.333	.260 (+28%)	.328 (+12%)	.354 (+15%)	.683 (+13%)	221.2
1946	NY1	NL	1	1	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
1B	27	0	268	28	2	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	NY1	1B	27	0	268	28	2	21

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	27