Buddy Schultz

Born: 9/19/1950 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-03 | Final Game: 1979-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Budd Schultz

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Biography

Buddy Schultz, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979. Known for his versatility on the mound, Schultz finished his career with a record of 15-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. Over the course of his tenure, he tallied 193 strikeouts and recorded 12 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable reliever. Schultz played during a transformative period in baseball marked by the rise of power hitting and an evolving approach to pitching strategies. His contributions on the field were characterized by a strong competitive spirit and a knack for clutch performances, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite a relatively brief career, Schultz left a noteworthy impact, demonstrating the skill and resilience needed to succeed in the majors during the late 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	9	168	3	0	0	12	240.0	232	98	21	88	193	3.67	0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1975	CHC	NL	2	0	6	0	0	5.7	11	4	5	4	6.35	—	-
1976	CHC	NL	1	1	29	0	2	23.7	37	16	9	15	6.08	3.51 (-73%)	-
1977	STL	NL	6	1	40	3	1	85.3	76	22	24	66	2.32	4.00 (+42%)	-
1978	STL	NL	2	4	62	0	6	83.0	68	35	36	70	3.80	3.69 (-3%)	-
1979	STL	NL	4	3	31	0	3	42.3	40	21	14	38	4.46	4.00 (-12%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
169	25	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	3	8	0.120	0.214	0.200	0.414	0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1975	CHC	NL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	CHC	NL	29	4	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1977	STL	NL	41	12	1	2	0	2	5	0.167	—	—	—	—
1978	STL	NL	62	5	1	1	1	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—
1979	STL	NL	31	4	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—