Charles Schmidt

Born: 7/19/1886 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 9/4/1952 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-11 | Final Game: 1915-09-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Charles John Schmidt

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Biography

Charles Schmidt, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from May 11, 1909, to September 10, 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Schmidt made a notable impact during the early years of the 20th century, a time characterized by a shifting landscape in Major League Baseball as it moved away from the deadball era. Over the course of 297 games, he demonstrated solid offensive capabilities, accumulating 292 hits and achieving a batting average of .272. His performance included 4 home runs and 145 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Schmidt displayed speed on the base paths, recording 18 stolen bases throughout his career. His versatility and adaptability allowed him to fit into various roles on the field, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Although he may not have been a household name in the annals of baseball history, Schmidt's contributions during a pivotal time in the sport reflect the evolving nature of baseball as it transitioned through the early 1910s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.0	10	4	0	1	2	7.20	0

Career ERA 7.20 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 182.8% 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
1909	NYY	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.0	10	4	1	2	7.20	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
297	1075	119	292	45	18	4	145	18	81	119	0.272	0.335	0.358	0.693	1079.8

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — +6.3% 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
1909	NYY	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	BSN	NL	22	78	6	24	2	2	1	14	1	2	5	0.308	.259 (+18%)	.325 (+2%)	.345 (+22%)	.670 (+13%)	124.1
1914	BSN	NL	147	537	67	153	17	9	1	71	14	43	55	0.285	.255 (+12%)	.322 (+9%)	.339 (+5%)	.661 (+7%)	760.7
1915	BSN	NL	127	458	46	115	26	7	2	60	3	36	59	0.251	.250 (avg)	.318 (avg)	.332 (+6%)	.651 (+3%)	194.9