Dutch Schesler

Born: 6/1/1900 in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Died: 11/19/1953 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-16 | Final Game: 1931-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles Schesler

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Biography

Dutch Schesler was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1931 season. He played as a position player, making his debut on April 16, 1931, and concluding his time in the major leagues on August 12 of the same year. During his short stint, Schesler participated in 17 games, where he recorded 1 hit in 9 at-bats, leading to a batting average of .111. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence in the league during the early 1930s places him within the context of a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to experience shifts in playing styles and strategies. Schesler's time in the majors was limited, and he did not achieve the level of success that many of his contemporaries did. However, his involvement in the game during this era reflects the challenges faced by many players during the Great Depression, a time when the landscape of baseball was profoundly influenced by economic factors. Though his career statistics may not stand out, Dutch Schesler remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark on the sport amidst the difficulties of the time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	17	0	0	0	0	38.3	65	31	4	18	14	7.28	0

Career ERA 7.28 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 77.5% 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
1931	PHI	NL	0	0	17	0	0	0	0	38.3	65	31	18	14	7.28	4.10 (-77%)	-1340.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 54.1% 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
1931	PHI	NL	17	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	0	0	11	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	PHI	P	17	0	0	11	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17