Bobby Schang
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1927)
Bobby Schang was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1927 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Giants, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 14 seasons. In 82 career games, he hit .188 with 35 hits and 6 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 165 lb
- Died
- 8/29/1966 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-09-23
- Last Game
- 1927-05-28
Full name: Robert Martin Schang
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 186 | 14 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 47 | .188 | .263 | .269 | .532 | -290 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career SLG .269 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career OPS .532 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 11 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 56 | 125 | 13 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 32 | .184 | .250 (-27%) | .318 (-15%) | .332 (-16%) | .651 (-15%) | -290.5 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .143 | — | — | — | — | -290.5 |
| 1927 | SLN | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 82 | 186 | 14 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 47 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -581 | ||
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 (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 3 | .173 |
| Away | 45 | 111 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 5 | .198 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-05-28 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-18 | STL | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-01 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-06 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-10-04 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | NY1 | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-13 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-12 | NY1 | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-09 | NY1 | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-08 | NY1 | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 65 |
Bobby Schang: the record in brief
September 23, 1914 and May 28, 1927 bracket Bobby Schang's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Schang's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1914 through 1915), the New York Giants (1915), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1927). Schang is listed as a catcher at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Schang threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 7, 1886, in Wales Center, NY, USA. Schang's death is recorded on August 29, 1966, in Sacramento, CA, USA. Bobby Schang was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Martin.
In 82 games and 186 at bats, Schang batted .188 with 35 hits, plus 6 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .263 and the slugging percentage .269, for an OPS of .532. Set against a .262 league average for the same years, Schang's .188 average sits 28.2% below it. The OPS comparison is .532 to a league .682, 21.9% below average. The hits column peaks at 23, in 1915.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Schang
- What years did Bobby Schang play?
- Bobby Schang played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1927.
- Was Bobby Schang a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Schang was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bobby Schang hit?
- Bobby Schang hit 0 career home runs with 35 hits.
- What teams did Bobby Schang play for?
- Bobby Schang played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1914–1915), the New York Giants (1915), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1927).
- What were Bobby Schang's career stats?
- In 82 games, Bobby Schang had 35 hits, 6 RBI, 14 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .188 batting average.
- What position did Bobby Schang play?
- Bobby Schang played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Schang and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Schang was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Bobby Schang's career batting average?
- Bobby Schang batted .188 over his career, with 35 hits in 186 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Schang have?
- Bobby Schang drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Schang in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Schang has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.