Dave Schuler, baseball player, 1979-1985

Dave Schuler

Born: 10/4/1953 in Framingham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-17 | Final Game: 1985-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: David Paul Schuler

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Biography

Dave Schuler, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1979 to 1985. Primarily known as a position player, Schuler appeared in 18 games over his time in the league. Despite the limited opportunities, his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges many players faced during a competitive era, where breaking into the majors often required exceptional talent and perseverance. Throughout his career, Schuler did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His tenure in the Major Leagues was characterized by the struggle to establish a foothold on the roster amidst a landscape bustling with emerging talent. While his statistics may not convey a traditional legacy, Schuler's experience in the majors highlights the resilience and dedication often required of players vying for a spot in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 18 0 0 0 0 25.0 34 15 8 5 17 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 38.0% 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
1979 LAA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 2 0 0 10.80 — -
1980 LAA AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 12.7 13 5 2 7 3.55 3.84 (+8%) -
1985 ATL NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 10.7 19 8 3 10 6.75 3.89 (-73%) -704.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1979 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 LAA AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 ATL NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 18 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 CAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1980 CAL P 8 0 0 1 0 0
1985 ATL P 9 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of New Haven West Haven CT 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975