Wally Schang
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1931)
Wally Schang was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1931 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 19 seasons. In 1,842 career games, he hit .284 with 1,506 hits, 59 home runs, and 710 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 16,660.
- 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/6/1965 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-05-09
- Last Game
- 1931-06-22
Full name: Walter Henry Schang
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,842 | 5,307 | 769 | 1,506 | 264 | 90 | 59 | 710 | 121 | 849 | 573 | .284 | .393 | .401 | .794 | 16,660 |
Career AVG .284 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .393 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.
Career OPS .794 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — +11.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 79 | 207 | 32 | 55 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 34 | 44 | .266 | .259 (+2%) | .325 (+21%) | .345 (+20%) | .670 (+20%) | 892.5 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 107 | 307 | 44 | 88 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 45 | 7 | 32 | 33 | .287 | .255 (+12%) | .322 (+15%) | .339 (+19%) | .661 (+17%) | 1018.0 |
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 116 | 359 | 64 | 89 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 44 | 18 | 66 | 47 | .248 | .250 (-1%) | .318 (+21%) | .332 (+3%) | .651 (+12%) | 1152.3 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 110 | 338 | 41 | 90 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 38 | 14 | 38 | 44 | .266 | .248 (+7%) | .314 (+14%) | .326 (+29%) | .640 (+21%) | 1333.5 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 118 | 316 | 41 | 90 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 36 | 6 | 29 | 24 | .285 | .248 (+15%) | .312 (+16%) | .323 (+28%) | .635 (+22%) | 1257.0 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 88 | 225 | 36 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 46 | 35 | .244 | .255 (-4%) | .318 (+18%) | .326 (-13%) | .645 (+3%) | 367.8 |
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 113 | 330 | 43 | 101 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 15 | 71 | 42 | .306 | .262 (+17%) | .322 (+35%) | .347 (+7%) | .670 (+21%) | 1778.6 |
| 1920 | BOS | AL | 122 | 387 | 58 | 118 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 51 | 7 | 64 | 37 | .305 | .271 (+12%) | .331 (+24%) | .363 (+24%) | .694 (+24%) | 2031.9 |
| 1921 | NYA | AL | 134 | 424 | 77 | 134 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 55 | 7 | 78 | 35 | .316 | .286 (+10%) | .344 (+24%) | .395 (+15%) | .739 (+19%) | 2033.0 |
| 1922 | NYA | AL | 124 | 408 | 46 | 130 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 12 | 53 | 36 | .319 | .285 (+12%) | .345 (+17%) | .397 (+4%) | .743 (+10%) | 1021.9 |
| 1923 | NYA | AL | 84 | 272 | 39 | 75 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 27 | 17 | .276 | .282 (-3%) | .344 (+5%) | .390 (-12%) | .734 (-4%) | -88.8 |
| 1924 | NYA | AL | 114 | 356 | 46 | 104 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 52 | 2 | 48 | 43 | .292 | .283 (+3%) | .345 (+11%) | .389 (+10%) | .734 (+10%) | 808.9 |
| 1925 | NYA | AL | 73 | 167 | 17 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 17 | 9 | .240 | .288 (-17%) | .349 (-11%) | .407 (-18%) | .756 (-15%) | -406.0 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 103 | 285 | 36 | 94 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 50 | 5 | 32 | 20 | .330 | .279 (+18%) | .345 (+17%) | .390 (+32%) | .735 (+25%) | 1414.3 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 97 | 264 | 40 | 84 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 41 | 33 | .318 | .282 (+13%) | .344 (+20%) | .392 (+14%) | .736 (+17%) | 1009.3 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 91 | 245 | 41 | 70 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 8 | 68 | 26 | .286 | .280 (+2%) | .342 (+31%) | .395 (+2%) | .737 (+15%) | 1137.7 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 94 | 249 | 43 | 59 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 74 | 22 | .237 | .289 (-18%) | .353 (+20%) | .415 (-9%) | .769 (+4%) | 587.1 |
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 45 | 92 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 15 | .174 | .293 (-41%) | .354 (-13%) | .429 (-37%) | .784 (-26%) | -387.2 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 30 | 76 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11 | .184 | .276 (-33%) | .338 (-8%) | .388 (-46%) | .726 (-28%) | -301.6 |
| Career · 19 seasons | 1,842 | 5,307 | 769 | 1,506 | 264 | 90 | 59 | 710 | 121 | 849 | 573 | .284 | — | — | — | — | 16,660 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS | NYA | 6 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .318 |
| 1922 | WS | NYA | 5 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .188 |
| 1921 | WS | NYA | 8 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | .286 |
| 1918 | WS | BOS | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .444 |
| 1914 | WS | PHA | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 |
| 1913 | WS | PHA | 4 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | .357 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1841 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 938 | 2637 | 393 | 753 | 36 | 365 | .286 |
| Away | 903 | 2670 | 375 | 753 | 23 | 359 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-06-22 | DET | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-05-29 | DET | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-27 | DET | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-05-24 | DET | SLA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931-05-23 | DET | SLA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-21 | DET | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-18 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1931-05-16 | DET | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-05-11 | DET | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-05-10 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 60 | 0 | 84 | 113 | 24 | 11 |
| C | 1435 | 0 | 5202 | 1420 | 223 | 149 |
| OF | 167 | 0 | 335 | 31 | 23 | 3 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | C | 72 | 0 | 317 | 97 | 14 | 9 |
| 1914 | PHA | C | 100 | 0 | 498 | 154 | 30 | 11 |
| 1915 | PHA | 3B | 43 | 0 | 64 | 81 | 18 | 9 |
| 1915 | PHA | C | 26 | 0 | 110 | 46 | 9 | 1 |
| 1915 | PHA | OF | 41 | 0 | 66 | 12 | 13 | 2 |
| 1916 | PHA | C | 36 | 0 | 136 | 67 | 14 | 6 |
| 1916 | PHA | OF | 61 | 0 | 130 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHA | 3B | 12 | 0 | 18 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 1917 | PHA | C | 80 | 0 | 267 | 102 | 17 | 11 |
| 1917 | PHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1918 | BOS | C | 57 | 0 | 202 | 52 | 10 | 4 |
| 1918 | BOS | OF | 16 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1918 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | BOS | C | 103 | 0 | 359 | 131 | 14 | 15 |
| 1920 | BOS | C | 73 | 0 | 285 | 76 | 16 | 8 |
| 1920 | BOS | OF | 40 | 0 | 92 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | NYA | C | 132 | 0 | 500 | 101 | 19 | 13 |
| 1922 | NYA | C | 119 | 0 | 456 | 102 | 14 | 12 |
| 1923 | NYA | C | 81 | 0 | 292 | 60 | 11 | 6 |
| 1924 | NYA | C | 108 | 0 | 423 | 89 | 15 | 9 |
| 1925 | NYA | C | 58 | 0 | 172 | 55 | 6 | 8 |
| 1926 | SLA | C | 82 | 0 | 224 | 75 | 10 | 7 |
| 1926 | SLA | OF | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLA | C | 75 | 0 | 213 | 73 | 7 | 10 |
| 1928 | SLA | C | 82 | 0 | 263 | 46 | 5 | 5 |
| 1929 | SLA | C | 85 | 0 | 268 | 56 | 4 | 6 |
| 1930 | PHA | C | 36 | 0 | 126 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1931 | DET | C | 30 | 0 | 91 | 20 | 4 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1431 |
| Third Base | 61 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 102 |
| Center Field | 64 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C1 |
| 1914 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C2 |
| 1913 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 3.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1924 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 7.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1922 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 7.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 10.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1913 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 11.0 | 64 | 0 |
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Wally Schang: the record in brief
According to the bio, Wally Schang debuted on May 9, 1913 and played a final game on June 22, 1931. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Athletics (1913 to 1930), the Boston Red Sox (1918 through 1920), the New York Yankees (1921 to 1925), the St. Louis Browns (1926 through 1929), and the Detroit Tigers (1931). Schang, born on August 22, 1889, in South Wales, NY, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds. Schang's death is recorded on March 6, 1965, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The bio lists the given name Walter Henry.
In 1,842 games and 5,307 at bats, Schang batted .284 with 1,506 hits; the totals also include 59 home runs, 710 runs batted in, and 121 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .393 and .401 give Schang a career OPS of .794. Schang hit .284 while the league hit .274 over the same span, a figure close to average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wally Schang
- What years did Wally Schang play?
- Wally Schang played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1931.
- Was Wally Schang a pitcher?
- No. Wally Schang was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Wally Schang hit?
- Wally Schang hit 59 career home runs with 1,506 hits.
- What teams did Wally Schang play for?
- Wally Schang played for 5 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1913–1917, 1930), the Boston Red Sox (1918–1920), the New York Yankees (1921–1925), the St. Louis Browns (1926–1929), and the Detroit Tigers (1931).
- What were Wally Schang's career stats?
- In 1,842 games, Wally Schang had 1,506 hits, 59 home runs, 710 RBI, 769 runs, and 121 stolen bases, with a .284 batting average.
- What position did Wally Schang play?
- Wally Schang played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wally Schang and how much did he weigh?
- Wally Schang was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wally Schang hit each season?
- Wally Schang's home runs by season: 3 in 1913, 3 in 1914, 1 in 1915, 7 in 1916, 3 in 1917, 0 in 1918, 0 in 1919, 4 in 1920, 6 in 1921, 1 in 1922, 2 in 1923, 5 in 1924, 2 in 1925, 8 in 1926, 5 in 1927, 3 in 1928, 5 in 1929, 1 in 1930, and 0 in 1931. His most in one season was 8, in 1926.
- What was Wally Schang's career batting average?
- Wally Schang batted .284 over his career, with 1,506 hits in 5,307 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wally Schang have?
- Wally Schang drove in 710 runs in his career.
- Is Wally Schang in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wally Schang has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.