Harry Schaeffer
Born: 6/23/1924 in Reading, PA, USA
Died: 7/12/2008 in Shillington, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-07-28 | Final Game: 1952-08-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Harry Edward Schaeffer
Biography
Harry Schaeffer, born in 1924, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from July 28, 1952, to August 20, 1952. As a position player, Schaeffer appeared in a total of five games. Unfortunately, his time on the field did not yield any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Schaeffer's entry into the major leagues came during a transformative period for baseball, marked by the ongoing integration of players and the post-World War II resurgence of the sport.
While Schaeffer's playing career may not have been statistically significant, he remains a part of baseball history as one of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if only for a fleeting moment. His story reflects the experiences of many aspiring athletes who dreamed of playing at the highest level, and his presence in the majors, albeit brief, is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the early 1950s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 5.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 5.29 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYY | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg | PA | 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |