Art Scharein
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1934)
Art Scharein was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1934 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 3 seasons. In 205 career games, he hit .244 with 189 hits and 70 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 155 lb
- Died
- 7/2/1969 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-07-06
- Last Game
- 1934-06-03
Full name: Arthur Otto Scharein
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 776 | 92 | 189 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 70 | 11 | 66 | 31 | .244 | .306 | .298 | .604 | -1,798 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.
Career OPS .604 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 81 | 303 | 43 | 92 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 4 | 25 | 10 | .304 | .275 (+10%) | .335 (+8%) | .391 (-3%) | .726 (+2%) | 174.6 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 123 | 471 | 49 | 96 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 41 | 21 | .204 | .270 (-25%) | .329 (-18%) | .377 (-35%) | .707 (-27%) | -1972.2 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 205 | 776 | 92 | 189 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 70 | 11 | 66 | 31 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,798 | ||
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 (205 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 355 | 45 | 85 | 0 | 42 | .239 |
| Away | 110 | 420 | 48 | 104 | 0 | 30 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-06-03 | SLA | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933-09-30 | SLA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-24 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-24 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-23 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933-09-21 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-09-20 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-09-19 | SLA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933-09-18 | SLA | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 172 |
| Shortstop | 27 |
Art Scharein: the record in brief
The profile opens with Art Scharein's first major league game on July 6, 1932; the last one listed came on June 3, 1934. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Browns from 1932 to 1934. Scharein played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 30, 1905, in Decatur, IL, USA and a listed size of 155 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Scharein died on July 2, 1969, in San Antonio, TX, USA. Art Scharein was the playing name; the full given name is Arthur Otto.
In 205 games and 776 at bats, Scharein batted .244 with 189 hits, plus 70 RBI. Reaching base at a .306 clip and slugging .298, Scharein finished with a .604 OPS. The league as a whole hit .274 across Scharein's seasons, which puts the .244 career mark 11.2% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 96, in 1933. Scharein drove in a season-high 42 runs in 1932. In 1932, a season of regular play, Scharein hit .304 while the league hit .275.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Scharein
- What years did Art Scharein play?
- Art Scharein played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1934.
- Was Art Scharein a pitcher?
- No. Art Scharein was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Art Scharein hit?
- Art Scharein hit 0 career home runs with 189 hits.
- What teams did Art Scharein play for?
- Art Scharein played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1932–1934).
- What were Art Scharein's career stats?
- In 205 games, Art Scharein had 189 hits, 70 RBI, 92 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- What position did Art Scharein play?
- Art Scharein played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Scharein and how much did he weigh?
- Art Scharein was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Art Scharein's career batting average?
- Art Scharein batted .244 over his career, with 189 hits in 776 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Scharein have?
- Art Scharein drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Art Scharein in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Scharein has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.