Len Schulte, baseball player, 1944-1946

Len Schulte

Born: 12/5/1916 in St. Charles, MO, USA

Died: 5/6/1986 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-27 | Final Game: 1946-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Leonard Bernard Schulte

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Biography

Len Schulte was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1946. Known for his steady presence on the field, Schulte participated in a total of 124 games during his career, where he recorded 108 hits and drove in 38 runs. He compiled a batting average of .248, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively, although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases throughout his time in the league. Schulte’s career unfolded during the post-World War II era, a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see an influx of talent returning from military service. As such, he was part of a transitional period in the game, where the dynamics of team rosters and player contributions were evolving. Though his statistics may not have placed him among the league's elite, Schulte's dedication and role in the game during his tenure reflect the spirit of a generation of players who played through challenging times, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 435 38 108 16 1 0 38 0 25 35 0.248 0.289 0.290 0.579 -1326.7

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1944 SLA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1945 SLA AL 119 430 37 106 16 1 0 36 0 24 35 0.247 .260 (-6%) .328 (-13%) .354 (-19%) .683 (-16%) -1326.7
1946 SLA AL 4 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 38 0 74 64 12 12
3B 72 0 75 151 9 9
SS 14 0 20 33 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 SLA 2B 37 0 72 63 12 12
1945 SLA 3B 71 0 75 149 9 9
1945 SLA SS 14 0 20 33 2 3
1946 SLA 2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1946 SLA 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 38
Third Base 72
Shortstop 14