Art Schult, baseball player, 1953-1960

Art Schult

Born: 6/20/1928 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/25/2014 in Ocala, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-05-17 | Final Game: 1960-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Arthur William Schult

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Biography

Art Schult was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1960. Born in 1928, Schult made his debut during an era characterized by the tail end of the post-war boom in baseball, where the game was experiencing significant changes in player dynamics and fan engagement. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 164 games, accumulating a total of 111 hits, which contributed to a respectable batting average of .264. Schult demonstrated power at the plate with 6 home runs and drove in 56 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Schult's playing style reflected the transitional period of the 1950s in baseball, where both speed and power were becoming increasingly valuable assets. While he did not record any stolen bases throughout his career, his prowess in situational hitting and ability to advance runners was evident in his overall contributions. Schult's impact on the teams he played for, combined with his solid performance during his tenure, secured him a place in baseball history as a reliable player during a vibrant era of the sport. He retired on May 27, 1960, leaving behind a legacy that encapsulated the spirit of competitive baseball in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
164 421 58 111 24 0 6 56 0 23 50 0.264 0.306 0.363 0.669 -355.6

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 7.1% below 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
1953 NYY AL 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1956 CIN NL 5 7 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1957 CIN NL 21 34 4 9 2 0 0 4 0 0 2 0.265 — — — — 0.0
1957 WSN AL 77 247 30 65 14 0 4 35 0 14 30 0.263 .257 (+2%) .323 (-6%) .391 (-6%) .715 (-6%) 0.0
1959 CHC NL 42 118 17 32 7 0 2 14 0 7 14 0.271 .256 (+6%) .323 (-1%) .392 (-3%) .715 (-2%) -46.3
1960 CHC NL 12 15 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 59 53 427 18 6 50
OF 56 48 108 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 CIN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1957 CIN OF 5 5 13 0 0 0
1957 WS1 1B 35 33 300 12 4 35
1957 WS1 OF 31 29 66 3 2 0
1959 CHN 1B 23 20 126 6 2 15
1959 CHN OF 15 11 26 0 0 0
1960 CHN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1960 CHN OF 4 2 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 59
Left Field 36
Center Field 1
Right Field 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgetown University Washington DC 1947