Ryan Schimpf, baseball player, 2016-2018

Ryan Schimpf

Born: 4/11/1988 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-06-14 | Final Game: 2018-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ryan Michael Schimpf

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Biography

Ryan Schimpf, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 2016 to 2018. Schimpf's career, though brief, was characterized by his power-hitting ability, as he launched 35 home runs over the course of 147 games. Despite a career batting average of .195, his knack for hitting the long ball and driving in runs was evident, as he accumulated 78 RBIs during his tenure in the majors. Schimpf also recorded one stolen base, illustrating his versatility on the field. Schimpf's journey to the big leagues began with a solid minor league career, which culminated in his debut in 2016. He was recognized as Rookie of the Month, a testament to his impactful entry into the league. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Schimpf's contributions during the power-hitting era of the game highlighted the increasing emphasis on home runs and slugging percentage. After his final appearance on May 2, 2018, he left a legacy that showcased the potential of players who could excel in a specific skill set, even in the face of challenges such as a lower batting average.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
147 446 74 87 19 5 35 78 1 71 178 0.195 0.318 0.496 0.814 728.4

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .496 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.814 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +10.1% 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
2016 SDP NL 89 276 48 60 17 5 20 51 1 42 105 0.217 .255 (-15%) .321 (+5%) .417 (+28%) .738 (+18%) 903.1
2017 SDP NL 53 165 24 26 2 0 14 25 0 27 70 0.158 .254 (-38%) .324 (-12%) .425 (avg) .750 (-6%) -174.7
2018 LAA AL 5 5 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 69 66 106 193 6 50
3B 65 59 27 143 7 11
OF 3 2 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 SDN 2B 68 66 106 193 6 50
2016 SDN 3B 14 12 6 28 0 2
2016 SDN OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
2017 SDN 3B 50 46 21 113 7 8
2018 LAA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 LAA 3B 1 1 0 2 0 1
2018 LAA OF 2 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 69
Third Base 65
Left Field 2
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Rookie of the Month July