Jim Schelle
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939)
Jim Schelle was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1939 for the Philadelphia Athletics.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 204 lb
- Died
- 5/4/1990 in Weymouth, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-07-23
Full name: Gerard Anthony Schelle
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 1937, 1938 |
Jim Schelle: the record in brief
Jim Schelle's entire major league record comes from the period beginning July 23, 1939. Schelle spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Philadelphia Athletics. Schelle, born on April 13, 1917, in Baltimore, MD, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-3 and 204 pounds. Schelle's death is recorded on May 4, 1990, in Weymouth, MA, USA. Jim Schelle was the playing name; the full given name is Gerard Anthony.
Before the majors, Schelle played college baseball at Villanova University (1937 and 1938).
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Schelle
- Was Jim Schelle a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Schelle pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jim Schelle play for?
- Jim Schelle played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1939).
- What position did Jim Schelle play?
- Jim Schelle played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Schelle and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Schelle was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 204 pounds.
- Is Jim Schelle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Schelle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.