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Norm Schlueter Notable

b. September 25, 1916 · Chicago White Sox 1938–1939, Cleveland Indians 1944

Norm Schlueter divided seven seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Chicago White Sox from 1938, then the Cleveland Indians through 1944.

Across 118 games he batted .186, with 55 hits and 18 runs. He finished with 11 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He played 109 games behind the plate, with 310 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 7 double plays.

He was born in Belleville, IL, USA on September 25, 1916, and died on October 6, 2004. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1938 CHW 351181127 510 74151 .229
1939 CHW 3456513 210 81112 .232
1944 CLE 49122215 400 1112220 .123
Career 1182961855 1120 2617483 .186

On this day & linked events

1916

Born September 25, 1916

Belleville, IL, USA

2004

Died October 6, 2004