Gene Schott

Born: 7/14/1913 in Batavia, OH, USA

Died: 11/16/1992 in Sun City Center, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1939-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Arthur Eugene Schott

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Biography

Gene Schott was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1935 until 1939. Born in 1913, Schott made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the sport, as teams began to emphasize more specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 28 wins and 41 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. Schott demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 192 strikeouts, while also contributing to his teams with 4 saves. Schott's playing style reflected the trends of his time, as he utilized a combination of speed and control that was essential for pitchers in the late 1930s. While he may not have achieved the recognition of some contemporaries, his contributions on the mound were significant in an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game. His career, spanning just under five seasons, remains a testament to the challenges and competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	41	136	62	24	3	4	587.3	590	243	22	222	192	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1935	CIN	NL	8	11	33	19	9	1	0	159.0	153	69	64	49	3.91	4.35 (+10%)	567.2
1936	CIN	NL	11	11	31	22	8	0	1	180.0	184	76	73	65	3.80	4.59 (+17%)	759.5
1937	CIN	NL	4	13	37	17	7	2	1	154.3	150	51	48	56	2.97	4.34 (+31%)	2953.1
1938	CIN	NL	5	5	31	4	0	0	2	83.0	89	41	32	21	4.45	4.35 (-2%)	-1447.1
1939	PHI	NL	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	11.0	14	6	5	1	4.91	4.28 (-15%)	-141.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
165	199	27	42	7	2	1	14	0	10	49	0.211	0.249	0.281	0.530	-821.2

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1935	CIN	NL	36	60	6	12	2	0	0	2	3	13	0.200	.279 (-29%)	.342 (-31%)	.399 (-42%)	.742 (-36%)	-383.7
1936	CIN	NL	39	60	10	18	3	1	1	8	5	18	0.300	.283 (+6%)	.349 (+1%)	.404 (+7%)	.753 (+4%)	39.5
1937	CIN	NL	50	49	5	7	2	0	0	4	1	14	0.143	—	—	—	—	-477.0
1938	CIN	NL	31	24	3	3	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	PHI	NL	8	6	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	BRO	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0