Bill Schroeder

Born: 9/7/1958 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-07-13 | Final Game: 1990-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Alfred William Schroeder

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Biography

Bill Schroeder, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1990. Primarily known as a position player, Schroeder played in a total of 376 games throughout his career. He recorded 303 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, while also contributing power with 61 home runs and driving in 152 runs. His career batting average stood at .240, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during the late 1980s, a period marked by a shift towards offensive prowess. Schroeder's playing style combined a mix of solid hitting and occasional speed, as evidenced by his 6 stolen bases. While he may not have been the most celebrated player of his era, he provided depth and versatility to the teams he played for. His contributions in the field and at the plate helped shape the landscape of baseball during the late 20th century, as the game increasingly embraced a more aggressive offensive strategy. After concluding his playing career on September 9, 1990, Schroeder remained a part of the baseball community, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
376	1262	153	303	49	1	61	152	6	58	343	0.240	0.281	0.426	0.707	-566.2

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .426 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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	ATL	AL	23	73	7	13	2	1	3	7	0	3	23	0.178	.260 (-32%)	.324 (-32%)	.389 (-9%)	.714 (-19%)	-254.1
1984	ATL	AL	61	210	29	54	6	0	14	25	0	8	54	0.257	.259 (-1%)	.322 (-11%)	.384 (+26%)	.707 (+9%)	252.3
1985	ATL	AL	53	194	18	47	8	0	8	25	0	12	61	0.242	.257 (-6%)	.323 (-10%)	.390 (+4%)	.714 (-2%)	-120.3
1986	ATL	AL	64	217	32	46	14	0	7	19	1	9	59	0.212	.257 (-18%)	.325 (-20%)	.395 (-6%)	.720 (-12%)	-514.2
1987	ATL	AL	75	250	35	83	12	0	14	42	5	16	56	0.332	.262 (+26%)	.331 (+15%)	.415 (+32%)	.746 (+24%)	1121.3
1988	ATL	AL	41	122	9	19	2	0	5	10	0	6	36	0.156	.254 (-39%)	.317 (-35%)	.377 (-22%)	.695 (-28%)	-575.9
1989	LAA	AL	41	138	16	28	2	0	6	15	0	3	44	0.203	.254 (-20%)	.319 (-31%)	.375 (-7%)	.694 (-18%)	-455.4
1990	LAA	AL	18	58	7	13	3	0	4	9	0	1	10	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.324 (-27%)	.385 (+25%)	.710 (+1%)	-19.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	46	38	271	31	1	25
C	309	288	1543	136	14	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	ML4	C	23	22	92	5	2	1
1984	ML4	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1984	ML4	C	58	57	274	24	4	2
1985	ML4	1B	1	1	5	0	0	1
1985	ML4	C	48	46	211	23	3	4
1986	ML4	1B	19	17	117	11	0	10
1986	ML4	C	35	31	190	14	1	3
1987	ML4	1B	4	2	10	1	0	4
1987	ML4	C	67	62	363	26	2	4
1988	ML4	1B	10	7	52	11	0	2
1988	ML4	C	30	27	145	10	0	1
1989	CAL	1B	8	8	58	5	1	8
1989	CAL	C	33	30	194	27	2	2
1990	CAL	1B	3	3	26	3	0	0
1990	CAL	C	15	13	74	7	0	2