Howie Schultz

Born: 7/3/1922 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 10/30/2009 in Chaska, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-08-16 | Final Game: 1948-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Howard Henry Schultz

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Biography

Howie Schultz was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1943 to 1948. Born in 1922, Schultz played primarily as a position player during a time when baseball was emerging from the shadows of World War II and beginning to evolve into the modern game we recognize today. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 470 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a total of 383 hits, including 24 home runs and 208 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .241, indicative of the challenges faced by many players of his era as they adjusted to the evolving strategies and styles of play. Schultz's contributions to his teams were not solely measured in statistics; he was known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. He amassed 15 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and base-running acumen, qualities that were increasingly valued in the post-war landscape of baseball. Although not a household name, Schultz's role during a transformative period in baseball history reflected the dedication of players who continued to entertain and engage fans during a time of significant change in the sport. His legacy is a testament to the resilience of players who participated in the game during the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
470	1588	163	383	85	7	24	208	15	82	218	0.241	0.281	0.349	0.630	-2888.2

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1943	BRO	NL	45	182	20	49	12	0	1	34	3	6	24	0.269	.255 (+5%)	.324 (-8%)	.346 (+2%)	.671 (-3%)	-137.7
1944	BRO	NL	138	526	59	134	32	3	11	83	6	24	67	0.255	.261 (-3%)	.325 (-11%)	.357 (+9%)	.683 (-1%)	-282.7
1945	BRO	NL	39	142	18	34	8	2	1	19	2	10	14	0.239	.260 (-8%)	.328 (-11%)	.354 (-3%)	.683 (-7%)	-186.5
1946	BRO	NL	90	249	27	63	14	1	3	27	2	16	34	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.328 (-9%)	.358 (-1%)	.687 (-5%)	-300.3
1947	BRO	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	PHI	NL	114	403	30	90	19	1	6	35	0	21	70	0.223	.262 (-15%)	.336 (-22%)	.376 (-15%)	.712 (-18%)	0.0
1948	PHI	NL	6	13	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	CIN	NL	36	72	9	12	0	0	2	9	2	4	7	0.167	.263 (-37%)	.340 (-38%)	.379 (-34%)	.719 (-36%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	450	0	3551	282	43	326

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1943	BRO	1B	45	386	33	6	27
1944	BRO	1B	136	1091	85	14	90
1945	BRO	1B	38	334	32	6	35
1946	BRO	1B	87	576	58	7	65
1947	BRO	1B	1	1	0	0	0
1947	PHI	1B	114	986	67	7	92
1948	PHI	1B	3	21	2	0	3
1948	CIN	1B	26	156	5	3	14