Dave Schmidt

Born: 4/22/1957 in Niles, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-05-01 | Final Game: 1992-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Joseph Schmidt

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Biography

Dave Schmidt was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1957, who played from 1981 until his retirement on May 26, 1992. Over the course of his career, Schmidt established himself as a reliable arm in the major leagues, compiling a record of 54-55 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 479 strikeouts, and demonstrated proficiency in closing games, recording 50 saves throughout his time in the league. Schmidt's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increased emphasis on pitching strategy and the burgeoning importance of bullpen roles. His contributions as a pitcher helped shape the landscape of the game during the 1980s and early 1990s, as he navigated through various teams and showcased his skill set on the mound. With a commendable balance of strikeouts and saves, Schmidt's legacy remains as a testament to the versatility and competitiveness required of pitchers during his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
54	55	376	63	5	3	50	902.0	962	389	85	237	479	3.88	0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — near 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
1981	TEX	AL	0	1	14	1	0	0	1	31.7	31	11	11	13	3.13	3.58 (+13%)	204.7
1982	TEX	AL	4	6	33	8	0	0	6	109.7	118	39	25	69	3.20	3.86 (+17%)	2779.2
1983	TEX	AL	3	3	31	0	0	0	2	46.3	42	20	14	29	3.88	3.87 (avg)	650.4
1984	TEX	AL	6	6	43	0	0	0	12	70.3	69	20	20	46	2.56	3.81 (+33%)	1682.6
1985	TEX	AL	7	6	51	4	1	1	5	85.7	81	30	22	46	3.15	3.89 (+19%)	1312.3
1986	CHW	AL	3	6	49	1	0	0	8	92.3	94	34	27	67	3.31	3.97 (+17%)	-
1987	BAL	AL	10	5	35	14	2	2	1	124.0	128	52	26	70	3.77	4.29 (+12%)	1702.0
1988	BAL	AL	8	5	41	9	0	0	2	129.7	129	49	38	67	3.40	3.73 (+9%)	-1178.6
1989	BAL	AL	10	13	38	26	2	0	0	156.7	196	99	36	46	5.69	3.71 (-53%)	-4788.6
1990	WSN	NL	3	3	34	0	0	0	13	48.0	58	23	13	22	4.31	3.86 (-12%)	-
1991	WSN	NL	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	4.3	9	5	2	3	10.38	—	-
1992	SEA	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.3	7	7	3	1	18.90	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
376	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1981	TEX	AL	14	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1982	TEX	AL	33	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1983	TEX	AL	31	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	TEX	AL	43	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	TEX	AL	51	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1986	CHW	AL	49	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1987	BAL	AL	35	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	BAL	AL	41	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	BAL	AL	38	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	WSN	NL	34	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1991	WSN	NL	4	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	SEA	AL	3	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	376	63	69	138	16	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	TEX	P	14	1	1	6	0	0
1982	TEX	P	33	8	2	16	2	2
1983	TEX	P	31	0	6	4	0	1
1984	TEX	P	43	0	6	13	1	2
1985	TEX	P	51	4	3	19	3	3
1986	CHA	P	49	1	7	7	3	0
1987	BAL	P	35	14	6	14	1	2
1988	BAL	P	41	9	18	20	1	2
1989	BAL	P	38	26	18	28	3	2
1990	MON	P	34	0	2	10	2	0
1991	MON	P	4	0	0	1	0	0
1992	SEA	P	3	0	0	0	0	0