Dave Schmidt, baseball player, 1981-1981

Dave Schmidt

Born: 12/22/1956 in Mesa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-28 | Final Game: 1981-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: David Frederick Schmidt

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Biography

Dave Schmidt was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1981. His career spanned from April 28 to June 3 of that year, during which he appeared in 15 games. Schmidt made a modest impact at the plate, accumulating 10 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 3 runs, all while posting a batting average of .238. Notably, he did not steal any bases during his time in the league. Though his major league career was short-lived, Schmidt's journey through baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players in the early 1980s, a time marked by fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. His contributions on the field, albeit limited, are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse paths players can take in the pursuit of their dreams in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 42 6 10 1 0 2 3 0 7 17 0.238 0.347 0.405 0.752 0.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +9.2% 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
1981 BOS AL 15 42 6 10 1 0 2 3 0 7 17 0.238 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 15 11 53 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 BOS C 15 11 53 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 15