Norm Schlueter

Born: 9/25/1916 in Belleville, IL, USA

Died: 10/6/2004 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-05-28 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Norman John Schlueter

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Biography

Norm Schlueter was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1940s. Born in 1916, he played primarily as a position player from 1938 until his final appearance on October 1, 1944. Over the course of his career, Schlueter participated in 118 games, where he collected 55 hits and recorded 26 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite his struggles at the plate, evidenced by a batting average of .186 and no home runs, Schlueter showcased determination and adaptability, contributing to his teams in various capacities. Schlueter's playing career unfolded during a tumultuous era in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the game and its players. Many athletes, including Schlueter, were called upon to serve in the military, which affected the level of competition in the league. His career, though not marked by overwhelming statistics, illustrates the resilience of players in this period, who continued to pursue their passion for baseball despite the challenges of the times. With three stolen bases to his name, Schlueter's speed on the base paths reflected a tenacity that underscored his role on the field, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	296	18	55	11	2	0	26	3	17	48	0.186	0.230	0.236	0.467	-1786.2

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career SLG .236 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.467 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	CHW	AL	35	118	11	27	5	1	7	1	4	15	0.229	.272 (-16%)	.341 (-26%)	.392 (-27%)	.734 (-26%)	-557.5
1939	CHW	AL	34	56	5	13	2	1	8	2	1	11	0.232	.274 (-15%)	.342 (-28%)	.393 (-23%)	.735 (-25%)	-261.8
1944	CLE	AL	49	122	2	15	4	0	11	0	12	22	0.123	.261 (-53%)	.325 (-38%)	.357 (-56%)	.683 (-48%)	-966.9