Otto Schomberg, baseball player, 1886-1888

Otto Schomberg

Born: 11/14/1864 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 5/3/1927 in Ottawa, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-07-07 | Final Game: 1888-07-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Otto H. Schomberg

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Biography

Otto Schomberg, born in 1864, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1886 to 1888, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Schomberg played in a total of 214 games, where he showcased his solid hitting ability with a career batting average of .283. Over his brief tenure, he amassed 220 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 122 runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Schomberg was also known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 34 stolen bases. His contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, and players like Schomberg helped pave the way for the more dynamic style of play that would define the sport in subsequent decades. Despite a relatively short career, his impact on the field and his performance statistics reflect the competitive spirit and talent of a player who made his mark during a formative era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
214 777 155 220 29 23 7 122 34 123 44 0.283 0.389 0.407 0.796 3165.3

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.

Career OBP .389 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +26.2% above league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +19.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.796 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — +22.4% 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
1886 PT1 AA 72 246 53 67 6 6 1 29 7 57 0 0.272 .246 (+11%) .302 (+38%) .331 (+8%) .634 (+22%) 1294.6
1887 IN3 NL 112 419 91 129 18 16 5 83 21 56 32 0.308 .270 (+14%) .331 (+20%) .373 (+24%) .705 (+22%) 1893.0
1888 IN3 NL 30 112 11 24 5 1 1 10 6 10 12 0.214 .238 (-10%) .290 (avg) .319 (-5%) .610 (-3%) -22.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 199 0 2054 34 85 118
OF 16 0 15 3 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 PT1 1B 72 0 702 6 25 34
1887 IN3 1B 112 0 1216 28 55 76
1887 IN3 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 IN3 1B 15 0 136 0 5 8
1888 IN3 OF 15 0 15 3 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 199
Right Field 16