Bill Schardt

Born: 1/20/1886 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 7/20/1964 in Vermilion, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-14 | Final Game: 1912-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Wilburt Schardt

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Biography

Bill Schardt was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1912. He made his debut during an era when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era towards the more offensive-friendly environment that would characterize the following decades. Over the course of his brief career, Schardt compiled a win-loss record of 5-16 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. His performance on the mound included a total of 84 strikeouts and five saves, showcasing his ability to deliver in critical moments despite his overall struggles with consistency. Schardt's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Though his career was relatively short-lived, his contributions to the game during this formative period remain a part of baseball history. Schardt's experience on the mound provides insight into the development of pitching strategies and the evolution of the game as it moved beyond the constraints of the deadball era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	16	46	22	10	1	5	216.0	215	88	5	97	84	3.67	0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 8.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	BRO	NL	5	15	39	22	10	1	4	195.3	190	78	91	77	3.59	3.37 (-7%)	-2176.5
1912	BRO	NL	0	1	7	0	0	0	1	20.7	25	10	6	7	4.35	3.36 (-30%)	-321.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	65	7	10	1	1	0	2	0	3	13	0.154	0.203	0.200	0.403	-365.6

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.403 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1911	BRO	NL	39	59	7	10	1	1	0	2	0	3	13	0.169	.266 (-36%)	.336 (-34%)	.356 (-38%)	.693 (-36%)	-365.6
1912	BRO	NL	7	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	46	0	8	72	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	BRO	P	39	0	7	57	7	0
1912	BRO	P	7	0	1	15	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	46