Dick Schofield

Born: 11/21/1962 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-08 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Craig Schofield

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Biography

Dick Schofield was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1983 to 1996. Born in 1962, Schofield made his mark as a reliable infielder known for his defensive skills and speed on the basepaths. Over the course of 1,368 games, he recorded 989 hits, 56 home runs, and 353 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .230. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 120 throughout his time in the league, showcasing his agility and strategic approach to the game. Schofield played for several teams during his career, including the California Angels, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Toronto Blue Jays, among others. As a player who began his career in the early 1980s, he participated in an era of baseball that was marked by a transition towards increased offensive output and the emergence of power hitters. While he may not have been a household name, Schofield's contributions on the field were significant, particularly in terms of his defensive prowess and base-running acumen, which left a lasting impression on the teams he played for. His career serves as a testament to the value of versatility and dedication in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1368	4299	505	989	137	32	56	353	120	446	684	0.230	0.308	0.316	0.624	-9842.2

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1983	LAA	AL	21	54	4	11	2	0	3	4	0	6	8	0.204	.260 (-22%)	.324 (-9%)	.389 (+5%)	.714 (-2%)	-12.3
1984	LAA	AL	140	400	39	77	10	3	4	21	5	33	79	0.193	.259 (-26%)	.322 (-18%)	.384 (-32%)	.707 (-26%)	-1949.9
1985	LAA	AL	147	438	50	96	19	3	8	41	11	35	70	0.219	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-11%)	.390 (-15%)	.714 (-13%)	-1187.8
1986	LAA	AL	139	458	67	114	17	6	13	57	23	48	55	0.249	.257 (-3%)	.325 (-1%)	.395 (+1%)	.720 (avg)	-95.4
1987	LAA	AL	134	479	52	120	17	3	9	46	19	37	63	0.251	.262 (-5%)	.331 (-8%)	.415 (-15%)	.746 (-12%)	-1139.9
1988	LAA	AL	155	527	61	126	11	6	6	34	20	40	57	0.239	.254 (-6%)	.317 (-5%)	.377 (-16%)	.695 (-11%)	-1057.0
1989	LAA	AL	91	302	42	69	11	2	4	26	9	28	47	0.228	.254 (-10%)	.319 (-7%)	.375 (-15%)	.694 (-11%)	-588.2
1990	LAA	AL	99	310	41	79	8	1	1	18	3	52	61	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.324 (+12%)	.385 (-23%)	.710 (-7%)	-148.9
1991	LAA	AL	134	427	44	96	9	3	0	31	8	50	69	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.323 (-4%)	.384 (-32%)	.708 (-19%)	-1426.0
1992	LAA	AL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	NYN	NL	142	420	52	86	18	2	4	36	11	60	82	0.205	.255 (-20%)	.322 (-4%)	.377 (-24%)	.699 (-15%)	0.0
1993	TOR	AL	36	110	11	21	1	2	0	5	3	16	25	0.191	.265 (-28%)	.332 (-12%)	.403 (-41%)	.735 (-28%)	-497.1
1994	TOR	AL	95	325	38	83	14	1	4	32	7	34	62	0.255	.269 (-5%)	.338 (-2%)	.424 (-20%)	.763 (-12%)	-674.7
1995	LAD	NL	9	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	LAA	AL	12	20	1	5	0	0	0	2	0	4	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	LAA	AL	13	16	3	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	30	4	9	1	0	1	2	1	5	0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1986	ALCS	CAL	7	30	4	9	1	0	1	2	1	5	0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	4	5	9	0	1
3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
SS	1348	1286	2140	3873	146	900

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	CAL	SS	21	19	24	67	7	10
1984	CAL	SS	140	135	218	420	12	95
1985	CAL	SS	147	132	261	397	25	108
1986	CAL	SS	137	132	246	389	18	103
1987	CAL	2B	2	2	1	3	0	0
1987	CAL	SS	131	130	204	348	9	76
1988	CAL	SS	155	154	278	492	13	125
1989	CAL	SS	90	87	118	276	7	56
1990	CAL	SS	99	97	170	318	17	77
1991	CAL	SS	133	128	186	398	15	83
1992	CAL	SS	1	1	3	1	0	0
1992	NYN	SS	141	130	205	391	7	78
1993	TOR	SS	36	34	61	106	4	23
1994	TOR	SS	95	94	150	235	11	60
1995	LAN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1995	LAN	SS	3	1	3	9	0	3
1995	CAL	SS	12	10	8	23	0	2
1996	CAL	2B	2	2	4	6	0	1
1996	CAL	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1996	CAL	SS	7	2	5	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	4
Third Base	2
Shortstop	1348
Designated Hitter	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	CAL	AL	$250,000
1995	LAN	NL	$350,000
1994	TOR	AL	$640,000
1993	TOR	AL	$800,000
1992	CAL	AL	$1,600,000
1991	CAL	AL	$1,483,334
1990	CAL	AL	$983,333
1989	CAL	AL	$908,333
1988	CAL	AL	$552,222
1987	CAL	AL	$475,000
1986	CAL	AL	$210,000
1985	CAL	AL	$120,000
Total Career Earnings			$8,372,222