Al Schulz

Born: 5/12/1889 in Toledo, OH, USA

Died: 12/14/1931 in Gallipolis, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-25 | Final Game: 1916-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Albert Christopher Schulz

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Biography

Al Schulz, born in 1889, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916. He made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-centric game. Over the course of his career, Schulz compiled a record of 47 wins and 62 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.32. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 445 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Schulz's playing style reflected the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, where pitchers were beginning to harness more power and finesse in their deliveries. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he recorded four saves, indicating his capability to close out games during critical moments. Despite his overall win-loss record, Schulz’s contributions to his teams and the game during this transformative period in baseball history remain significant. His career, though relatively short-lived, left an imprint on the sport's evolution as players adapted to changes in batting and pitching techniques.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
47	62	160	110	56	5	4	933.3	867	344	19	409	445	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 2.99 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1912	NYY	AL	1	1	3	1	1	0	0	16.3	11	4	11	8	2.20	3.36 (+34%)	-
1913	NYY	AL	7	13	38	22	9	0	0	193.0	197	80	69	77	3.73	3.07 (-22%)	-
1914	NYY	AL	1	3	6	4	1	0	0	28.3	27	15	10	18	4.76	2.93 (-63%)	-
1914	BUF	FL	9	12	27	23	10	0	2	171.0	160	64	77	87	3.37	2.93 (-15%)	-579.6
1915	BUF	FL	21	14	42	38	25	5	0	309.7	264	106	149	160	3.08	2.90 (-6%)	-2700.3
1916	CIN	NL	8	19	44	22	10	0	2	215.0	208	75	93	95	3.14	2.78 (-13%)	-1809.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
160	304	16	47	6	2	1	14	1	13	81	0.155	0.192	0.197	0.389	-1904.8

Career AVG .155 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career SLG .197 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1912	NYY	AL	3	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	NYY	AL	38	63	4	11	2	1	0	2	0	3	19	0.175	.259 (-33%)	.325 (-35%)	.345 (-31%)	.670 (-33%)	-352.1
1914	NYY	AL	6	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BUF	FL	27	56	3	10	0	0	1	6	0	3	13	0.179	.255 (-30%)	.322 (-28%)	.339 (-32%)	.661 (-30%)	0.0
1915	BUF	FL	42	109	6	18	4	1	0	6	1	3	21	0.165	.250 (-34%)	.318 (-41%)	.332 (-34%)	.651 (-37%)	-679.8
1916	CIN	NL	44	64	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	20	0.125	.248 (-50%)	.314 (-60%)	.326 (-62%)	.640 (-61%)	-615.2