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Bill Schwartz Notable

b. April 3, 1864 · Columbus Buckeyes 1883, Cincinnati Outlaw Reds 1884

Bill Schwartz divided two seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Columbus Buckeyes from 1883, then the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds through 1884.

Across 31 games he batted .236, with 26 hits and 14 runs. He finished with 1 home run and 4 doubles.

He played 26 games behind the plate, with 158 putouts and 40 errors. He turned 1 double plays.

He was born in Jamestown, KY, USA on April 3, 1864, and died on December 22, 1940. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1883 COL 2401 000 0000 .250
1884 COR 291061425 401 0300 .236
Career 311101426 401 0300 .236

On this day & linked events

1864

Born April 3, 1864

Jamestown, KY, USA

1940

Died December 22, 1940