Pi Schwert, baseball player, 1914-1915

Pi Schwert

Born: 11/22/1892 in Angola, NY, USA

Died: 3/11/1941 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-08-20 | Final Game: 1915-10-07

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

Full name: Pius Louis Schwert

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Biography

Pi Schwert, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from 1914 until his final game on October 7, 1915. Schwert appeared in 12 games in Major League Baseball, where he recorded a total of 5 hits and 6 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .208. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions were notable during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. Schwert's time in the major leagues was limited, reflecting the competitive nature of baseball during that period. The landscape of the sport was rapidly evolving, and players were beginning to showcase more power and speed on the field. While his career did not achieve significant fame, Schwert's participation in the sport during this transformative time highlights the breadth of talent in baseball's history, where many players, albeit briefly, contributed to the rich tapestry of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 24 6 5 3 0 0 6 0 3 9 0.208 0.296 0.333 0.630 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — near 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
1914 NYY AL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 NYY AL 9 18 6 5 3 0 0 6 0 1 6 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 0 31 16 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NYA C 3 0 4 8 1 0
1915 NYA C 9 0 27 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1912, 1913, 1914