Al Schacht
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1921)
Al Schacht was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1921 for the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. Across 53 career appearances, he went 14-10 with a 4.48 ERA and 38 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 142 lb
- Died
- 7/14/1984 in Waterbury, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-09-18
- Last Game
- 1921-09-06
Full name: Alexander Schacht
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2.40 | 3.09 (+22%) | 117.7 |
| 1920 | WS1 | AL | 6 | 4 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 99.1 | 130 | 49 | 30 | 19 | 4.44 | 3.45 (-29%) | -406.3 |
| 1921 | WS1 | AL | 6 | 6 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 82.2 | 110 | 45 | 27 | 15 | 4.90 | 4.02 (-22%) | -309.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 10 | 53 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 197.0 | 254 | 98 | 61 | 38 | 4.48 | — | -598 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 51 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 7 | .196 | .339 | .235 | .574 | 0 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .235 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.
Career OPS .574 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | WS1 | AL | 22 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | WS1 | AL | 29 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 53 | 51 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 7 | .196 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .133 |
| Away | 25 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 117.0 | 149 | 54 | 38 | 28 | 4.15 |
| Away | 25 | 80.1 | 107 | 42 | 24 | 11 | 4.71 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-06 | MIN | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-03 | MIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-31 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-08-26 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-24 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-17 | MIN | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-07 | MIN | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-31 | MIN | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-19 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-06 | MIN | PHA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-03 | MIN | NYY | — | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-31 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921-08-26 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-24 | MIN | DET | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921-08-17 | MIN | SLA | — | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-08-07 | MIN | SLA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-31 | MIN | DET | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-19 | MIN | CLE | L | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 53 |
Al Schacht: the record in brief
Al Schacht's major league career runs from a debut on September 18, 1919 to a final game on September 6, 1921. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Senators, from 1919 through 1921. At 5 feet, 11 inches and 142 pounds, Schacht is listed as a pitcher. Schacht batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 11, 1892, in New York, NY, USA. Schacht's death is recorded on July 14, 1984, in Waterbury, CT, USA. The given name on file is Alexander Schacht.
The pitching table credits Schacht with a 14-10 record and a 4.48 ERA in 53 games. Schacht had 38 strikeouts. The league ERA over Schacht's seasons was 3.55, so the 4.48 figure ran 26.0% worse than average. 1920 brought Schacht a season-high 6 wins. In 1920, one of the busiest seasons, Schacht posted a 4.44 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.45.
Schacht appears at one position only: pitcher, in 53 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 4 errors alongside 13 putouts and 42 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Schacht
- What years did Al Schacht play?
- Al Schacht played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1921.
- Was Al Schacht a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Schacht pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 38 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Schacht hit?
- Al Schacht hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Al Schacht play for?
- Al Schacht played for one team, the Washington Senators (1919–1921).
- What were Al Schacht's career stats?
- In 53 games, Al Schacht went 14-10 with a 4.48 ERA, 38 strikeouts, 197.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Al Schacht play?
- Al Schacht played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Schacht and how much did he weigh?
- Al Schacht was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 142 pounds.
- What was Al Schacht's career ERA?
- Al Schacht finished with a 4.48 career ERA, going 14-10 with 38 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Schacht have?
- Al Schacht recorded 38 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Schacht in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Schacht has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.