Bob Schmidt, baseball player, 1958-1965

Bob Schmidt

Born: 4/22/1933 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/2/2015 in Debary, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-16 | Final Game: 1965-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert Benjamin Schmidt

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Biography

Bob Schmidt was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1958 until 1965. Primarily playing as a position player, Schmidt appeared in 454 games throughout his career, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter. He finished his playing days with a total of 317 hits, 39 home runs, and 150 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .243. Although he did not steal any bases during his career, his offensive contributions helped shape the teams he played for during a dynamic era in baseball. Schmidt's tenure in the majors was highlighted by an All-Star selection, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans alike. His playing years coincided with a period of significant change in baseball, transitioning from the power-dominated game of the 1950s to the more nuanced approach of the 1960s. While not one of the most prolific players of his time, Schmidt's consistent performances and ability to contribute in key moments established him as a noteworthy figure in the history of the sport. His career, though relatively brief, reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of baseball during the post-war era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
454 1305 133 317 55 4 39 150 0 100 199 0.243 0.297 0.381 0.678 -1259.6

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.707 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
1958 SFG NL 127 393 46 96 20 2 14 54 0 33 59 0.244 .257 (-5%) .324 (-6%) .394 (+5%) .719 (avg) -68.5
1959 SFG NL 71 181 17 44 7 1 5 20 0 13 24 0.243 .256 (-5%) .323 (-9%) .392 (-4%) .715 (-6%) -225.2
1960 SFG NL 110 344 31 92 12 1 8 37 0 26 51 0.267 .255 (+5%) .323 (-2%) .387 (-3%) .711 (-2%) -165.8
1961 SFG NL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1961 CIN NL 27 70 4 9 0 0 1 4 0 8 14 0.129 .258 (-50%) .328 (-34%) .399 (-57%) .727 (-46%) 0.0
1962 WS2 AL 88 256 28 62 14 0 10 31 0 14 37 0.242 .257 (-6%) .326 (-14%) .393 (+5%) .719 (-3%) -263.1
1963 WS2 AL 9 15 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1965 NYY AL 20 40 4 10 1 0 1 3 0 3 8 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 444 369 2161 166 28 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 SFN C 123 107 616 54 12 10
1959 SFN C 70 56 307 30 0 1
1960 SFN C 108 98 631 31 13 6
1961 SFN C 2 2 17 1 0 0
1961 CIN C 27 22 137 6 1 1
1962 WS2 C 88 71 342 40 1 3
1963 WS2 C 6 2 18 0 0 0
1965 NYA C 20 11 93 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 444