Nate Schierholtz

Born: 2/15/1984 in Reno, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-06-11 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Nathan John Schierholtz

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Biography

Nate Schierholtz, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Known for his versatility as a position player, Schierholtz appeared in a total of 799 games during his career. He showcased a solid hitting ability, accumulating 529 hits, which included 52 home runs and 228 RBIs. With a batting average of 0.253, he demonstrated the capacity to contribute offensively, while also displaying speed on the basepaths with 30 stolen bases. Schierholtz's career spanned an era marked by a dynamic shift in offensive strategies and player development within the game. He played for several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, where he was part of a club that emphasized strong pitching and defensive play during the late 2000s. His ability to perform in various roles, whether as a starter or off the bench, made him a valuable asset to his teams throughout his tenure in the league. After retiring from professional baseball, Schierholtz left behind a legacy as a reliable outfielder and a player who exemplified the hardworking ethos of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
799	2090	238	529	118	22	52	228	30	134	408	0.253	0.302	0.405	0.707	-1386.0

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — near 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
2007	SFG	NL	39	112	9	34	5	3	0	10	3	2	19	0.304	.268 (+13%)	.335 (-6%)	.422 (-5%)	.758 (-5%)	-151.0
2008	SFG	NL	19	75	12	24	8	1	1	5	0	3	8	0.320	.263 (+21%)	.333 (+11%)	.416 (+19%)	.749 (+15%)	187.0
2009	SFG	NL	116	285	33	76	19	2	5	29	3	16	58	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.332 (-9%)	.417 (-4%)	.750 (-6%)	-490.6
2010	SFG	NL	137	227	34	55	13	3	3	17	4	20	38	0.242	.257 (-6%)	.325 (-5%)	.402 (-9%)	.728 (-7%)	-332.6
2011	SFG	NL	115	335	42	93	22	1	9	41	7	21	61	0.278	.255 (+9%)	.320 (+2%)	.399 (+8%)	.719 (+5%)	283.2
2012	SFG	NL	77	175	15	44	4	5	5	16	3	18	36	0.251	.254 (-1%)	.318 (+1%)	.405 (+3%)	.724 (+2%)	41.2
2012	PHI	NL	37	66	5	18	4	0	1	5	0	5	10	0.273	.254 (+7%)	.318 (avg)	.405 (-7%)	.724 (-4%)	41.2
2013	CHC	NL	137	462	56	116	32	3	21	68	6	29	94	0.251	.253 (-1%)	.317 (-5%)	.396 (+18%)	.714 (+8%)	520.9
2014	CHC	NL	99	313	29	60	10	3	6	33	4	18	76	0.192	.251 (-24%)	.313 (-23%)	.386 (-22%)	.700 (-23%)	-1399.5
2014	WAS	NL	23	40	3	9	1	1	1	4	0	2	8	0.225	—	—	—	—	-1399.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
15	13	2	3	1	0	0	1	3	5	0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2014	NLDS1	WAS	4	1	0	1	1	0	2	0	1.000
2010	NLCS	SFN	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2010	NLDS2	SFN	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.250
2010	WS	SFN	3	5	1	1	0	1	1	1	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	649	471	1009	41	11	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	SFN	OF	30	24	48	0	1	0
2008	SFN	OF	19	18	40	1	0	0
2009	SFN	OF	86	61	135	10	2	2
2010	SFN	OF	109	41	118	7	1	1
2011	SFN	OF	103	77	157	9	3	4
2012	SFN	OF	52	37	79	0	1	0
2012	PHI	OF	33	15	30	0	0	0
2013	CHN	OF	126	117	242	5	3	1
2014	CHN	OF	81	75	152	9	0	3
2014	WAS	OF	10	6	8	0	0	0