Bill Schuster, baseball player, 1937-1945

Bill Schuster

Born: 8/4/1912 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 6/28/1987 in El Monte, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-29 | Final Game: 1945-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: William Charles Schuster

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Biography

Bill Schuster, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1937 and 1945. Primarily serving as a position player, Schuster played a total of 123 games during his career, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .234. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 61 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 17 RBIs, along with 6 stolen bases. His contributions to the game were significant during an era marked by the challenges of World War II, as many athletes were drafted into military service. Schuster's playing style reflected the gritty determination of the time, as he navigated the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and dedication to the sport resonated with fans and teammates alike. After his retirement on September 29, 1945, Schuster's legacy continued to be a testament to the tenacity and spirit of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 261 27 61 11 3 1 17 6 23 23 0.234 0.296 0.310 0.606 -522.1

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1937 PIT NL 3 6 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1939 BSN NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 CHC NL 13 51 3 15 2 1 0 0 0 3 2 0.294 .255 (+15%) .324 (+3%) .346 (+8%) .671 (+5%) 27.7
1944 CHC NL 60 154 14 34 7 1 1 14 4 12 16 0.221 .261 (-16%) .325 (-15%) .357 (-16%) .683 (-16%) -427.9
1945 CHC NL 45 47 8 9 2 1 0 2 2 7 4 0.191 — — — — -122.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS CHN 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 0 14 12 0 3
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 76 0 134 198 16 42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 PIT SS 2 0 3 6 0 2
1939 BSN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1939 BSN SS 1 0 2 3 1 0
1943 CHN SS 13 0 34 52 2 14
1944 CHN 2B 6 0 14 9 0 3
1944 CHN SS 38 0 57 100 9 18
1945 CHN 2B 3 0 0 3 0 0
1945 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 CHN SS 22 0 38 37 4 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 2
Shortstop 76