Sid Schacht
Born: 2/3/1918 in Bogota, NJ, USA
Died: 3/30/1991 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-04-23 | Final Game: 1951-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Sidney Schacht
Biography
Sid Schacht was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. His career spanned from April 23, 1950, to June 26, 1951, during a transitional period in the sport marked by the end of the deadball era and the beginning of a more offensive-focused game. Schacht primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 20 games over his short-lived career.
Despite his limited playing time, Schacht's tenure in the majors was a testament to the competitive nature of the league during that era. He finished his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and a batting average of 0.0, alongside 0 stolen bases. While his statistical output may not reflect a typical major league player, Schacht's involvement in the game during a pivotal time in baseball history highlights the challenges faced by aspiring players in an ever-evolving sport. His story serves as a reminder of the numerous individuals who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if only for a brief moment on the grand stage.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.3 | 44 | 34 | 6 | 21 | 12 | 14.34 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 16.03 | -1856.0 |
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 21.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | SLA | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | BSN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | SLA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |