Henry Schmidt

Born: 6/26/1873 in Brownsville, TX, USA

Died: 4/23/1926 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-17 | Final Game: 1903-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Henry Martin Schmidt

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Biography

Henry Schmidt, born in 1873, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 17, 1903, to September 22, 1903, during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive approach. Schmidt compiled a win-loss record of 22-13, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound over his brief career. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.83, he demonstrated a solid ability to control the game, limiting opponents' scoring opportunities. In addition to his impressive record, Schmidt recorded 96 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, reflecting his capability as both a starter and a relief pitcher. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of the sport during a transformative period. Schmidt's legacy is remembered within the context of a rapidly changing game, highlighting the skill and resilience of pitchers in an era that often favored hitters.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	13	40	36	29	5	2	301.0	321	128	5	120	96	3.83	0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1903	BRO	NL	22	13	40	36	29	5	2	301.0	321	128	120	96	3.83	3.10 (-23%)	-5076.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	107	17	21	1	1	1	10	3	13	20	0.196	0.283	0.252	0.536	-296.2

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 19.1% below 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
1903	BRO	NL	41	107	17	21	1	1	1	10	3	13	20	0.196	.261 (-25%)	.316 (-11%)	.345 (-27%)	.662 (-19%)	-296.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	1	0	0
P	40	0	14	109	4	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	BRO	OF	1	0	0	1	0	0
1903	BRO	P	40	0	14	109	4	5

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	40
Center Field	1