Pete Schneider

Born: 8/20/1895 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 6/1/1957 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-20 | Final Game: 1919-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Peter Joseph Schneider

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Biography

Pete Schneider, born in 1895, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1919. He made a notable impact on the game during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to team success. Schneider finished his career with a record of 59 wins and 86 losses, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.66. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 487 strikeouts over his career, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during an era where pitching talent was highly valued. Schneider also contributed to his teams with 4 saves, underscoring his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, just before the sport would be forever changed by the advent of the live-ball era. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Schneider's solid performance and reliable presence on the mound left a lasting impression in the annals of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
59	86	207	162	84	10	4	1274.0	1199	377	16	498	487	2.66	0

Career ERA 2.66 vs. league average 2.87 across their career seasons — 7.2% better 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
1914	CIN	NL	5	13	29	20	11	1	1	144.3	143	45	56	62	2.81	2.93 (+4%)	-276.9
1915	CIN	NL	14	19	48	35	16	5	2	275.7	254	76	104	108	2.48	2.90 (+14%)	-982.7
1916	CIN	NL	10	19	44	31	16	2	1	274.3	259	82	82	117	2.69	2.78 (+3%)	218.4
1917	CIN	NL	20	19	46	42	24	0	0	333.7	311	78	117	138	2.10	2.69 (+22%)	-636.6
1918	CIN	NL	10	15	33	30	17	2	0	217.0	213	85	117	51	3.53	2.83 (-25%)	-5039.4
1919	NYY	AL	0	1	7	4	0	0	0	29.0	19	11	22	11	3.41	3.09 (-11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
220	434	41	96	13	6	5	26	3	5	100	0.221	0.230	0.313	0.543	-1015.1

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1914	CIN	NL	31	45	1	8	1	0	1	4	0	3	10	0.178	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	CIN	NL	48	94	9	23	2	2	2	5	1	0	27	0.245	.250 (-2%)	.318 (-23%)	.332 (+12%)	.651 (-5%)	-141.2
1916	CIN	NL	49	89	10	21	3	0	0	4	2	1	20	0.236	.248 (-5%)	.314 (-22%)	.326 (-17%)	.640 (-20%)	-301.8
1917	CIN	NL	49	114	10	19	4	2	1	6	0	1	29	0.167	.248 (-33%)	.312 (-44%)	.323 (-19%)	.635 (-31%)	-618.8
1918	CIN	NL	36	83	11	24	3	2	1	7	0	0	12	0.289	.255 (+13%)	.318 (-9%)	.326 (+25%)	.645 (+8%)	46.6
1919	NYY	AL	7	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0