Bobby Schang
Born: 12/7/1886 in Wales Center, NY, USA
Died: 8/29/1966 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-09-23 | Final Game: 1927-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Robert Martin Schang
Biography
Bobby Schang was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1914 until his final game on May 28, 1927. Primarily serving as a position player, Schang played a total of 82 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 35 hits with a batting average of .188, and despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 6 RBIs and 3 stolen bases.
Schang's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would come in the following decades. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the standout players of his time, his experience in the league during a pivotal period in baseball history contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport. Schang's journey through the game reflected the challenges and evolution faced by players in the early 20th century, marking him as a part of baseball's enduring legacy.
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 | 0.188 | 0.263 | 0.269 | 0.532 | -323.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 11 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 56 | 125 | 13 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 32 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 64 | 0 | 212 | 63 | 11 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | C | 10 | 0 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | NY1 | C | 6 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1915 | PIT | C | 45 | 0 | 144 | 45 | 5 | 3 |
| 1927 | SLN | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 65 |