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Charles Schmidt

Charles Schmidt Notable

b. July 19, 1886 · New York Highlanders 1909, Boston Braves 1913–1915

Charles Schmidt divided seven seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the New York Highlanders from 1909, then the Boston Braves through 1915.

Across 297 games he batted .272, with 292 hits and 119 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 45 doubles and 18 stolen bases. He went 0 and 0 with a 7.20 earned run average, pitching 5 innings in 1 game. He struck out 2.

He played 296 games at first base, with 2,872 putouts and 36 errors. He turned 194 double plays.

He was born in Baltimore, MD, USA on July 19, 1886, and died on September 4, 1952. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1909 NYY 1200 000 0000 .000
1913 BSN 2278624 221 14251 .308
1914 BSN 14753767153 1791 71435514 .285
1915 BSN 12745846115 2672 6036593 .251
Career 2971075119292 45184 1458111918 .272

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1909 NYY 0010 05.010 4127.20
Career 0010 05.010 412 7.20

On this day & linked events

1886

Born July 19, 1886

Baltimore, MD, USA

1952

Died September 4, 1952

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