Ron Schueler

Born: 4/14/1948 in Catherine, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-16 | Final Game: 1979-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Ronald Richard Schueler

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Biography

Ron Schueler was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1948, who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 until 1979. He made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the late 1960s pitching dominance to the more offense-driven games of the 1970s. Over the course of his career, Schueler appeared in a total of 88 games, finishing with a record of 40-48. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08 and accumulated 563 strikeouts. Schueler also recorded 11 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games effectively when called upon. Schueler’s playing style was characterized by his resilience on the mound, often relying on a mix of pitches to keep hitters off balance. He played for several teams during his career, contributing to the pitching staff and demonstrating his versatility. After retiring from professional play, Schueler's impact continued in the baseball community, as he remained involved in various capacities, including coaching and mentoring young players. His journey serves as a testament to the dedication and evolution of a pitcher navigating the dynamic landscape of Major League Baseball during the 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
40	48	291	86	13	2	11	912.3	861	414	96	393	563	4.08	0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 10.3% worse 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
1972	ATL	NL	5	8	37	18	3	0	2	144.7	122	59	60	96	3.67	3.26 (-12%)	-1978.8
1973	ATL	NL	8	7	39	20	4	2	2	186.0	179	80	66	124	3.87	3.75 (-3%)	-1102.0
1974	PHI	NL	11	16	44	27	5	0	1	203.3	202	84	98	109	3.72	3.63 (-3%)	-2492.2
1975	PHI	NL	4	4	46	6	1	0	0	92.7	88	54	40	69	5.24	3.71 (-41%)	1047.6
1976	PHI	NL	1	0	35	0	0	0	3	49.7	44	16	16	43	2.90	3.51 (+17%)	600.7
1977	MIN	AL	8	7	52	7	0	0	3	134.7	131	66	61	77	4.41	4.00 (-10%)	-2190.5
1978	CHW	AL	3	5	30	7	0	0	0	81.7	76	39	39	39	4.30	3.69 (-17%)	-
1979	CHW	AL	0	1	8	1	0	0	0	19.7	19	16	13	6	7.32	4.00 (-83%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
292	170	9	27	1	0	0	4	0	6	57	0.159	0.188	0.165	0.352	-967.3

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career SLG .165 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.352 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1972	ATL	NL	37	42	1	8	1	0	1	17	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	ATL	NL	39	62	6	11	0	2	2	20	0.177	.256 (-31%)	.325 (-38%)	.378 (-53%)	.703 (-46%)	-471.0
1974	PHI	NL	44	51	1	6	0	1	3	15	0.118	.256 (-54%)	.324 (-49%)	.369 (-68%)	.693 (-59%)	-496.3
1975	PHI	NL	46	13	0	2	0	0	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	PHI	NL	35	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	MIN	AL	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	CHW	AL	31	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	CHW	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0