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Otto Schomberg

Otto Schomberg Notable

b. November 14, 1864 · Pittsburg Alleghenys 1886, Indianapolis Hoosiers 1887–1888

Otto Schomberg divided three seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Pittsburg Alleghenys from 1886, then the Indianapolis Hoosiers through 1888.

Across 214 games he batted .283, with 220 hits and 155 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 29 doubles and 34 stolen bases.

He played 199 games at first base, with 2,054 putouts and 85 errors. He turned 118 double plays.

He was born in Milwaukee, WI, USA on November 14, 1864, and died on May 3, 1927. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1886 PIT 722465367 661 295707 .272
1887 IND 11241991129 18165 83563221 .308
1888 IND 301121124 511 1010126 .214
Career 214777155220 29237 1221234434 .283

On this day & linked events

1864

Born November 14, 1864

Milwaukee, WI, USA

1927

Died May 3, 1927

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