Dave Schneck, baseball player, 1972-1974

Dave Schneck

Born: 6/18/1949 in Allentown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-14 | Final Game: 1974-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Lee Schneck

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Biography

Dave Schneck was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1972 until 1974. Over the course of his brief career, Schneck appeared in 143 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the New York Mets. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed as an outfielder and corner infielder during an era marked by the transition away from the deadball era and into a more offensive-minded game. Schneck finished his career with a batting average of .199, accumulating 82 hits, 8 home runs, and 35 runs batted in, along with 4 stolen bases. While his offensive numbers may not stand out historically, his role in the Mets' organization during the early 1970s coincided with a transformative period for the team, as they began to build toward future success. Although he did not achieve the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Schneck’s contributions to the game reflect the dedication and spirit of players who laid the groundwork in the evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 413 32 82 14 4 8 35 4 27 73 0.199 0.251 0.310 0.560 -1178.8

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1972 NYN NL 37 123 7 23 3 2 3 10 0 10 26 0.187 .243 (-23%) .310 (-18%) .353 (-10%) .664 (-14%) -294.1
1973 NYN NL 13 36 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1974 NYN NL 93 254 23 52 11 1 5 25 4 16 43 0.205 .256 (-20%) .324 (-22%) .369 (-15%) .693 (-18%) -884.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 129 106 270 8 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 NYN OF 33 30 63 1 1 0
1973 NYN OF 12 12 28 0 0 0
1974 NYN OF 84 64 179 7 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 25
Center Field 88
Right Field 26