Ray Schmandt
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1922)
Ray Schmandt was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1922 for the St. Louis Browns and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 8 seasons. In 317 career games, he hit .269 with 284 hits, 3 home runs, and 122 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/2/1969 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-06-24
- Last Game
- 1922-10-01
Full name: Raymond Henry Schmandt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 1,054 | 122 | 284 | 36 | 13 | 3 | 122 | 11 | 46 | 75 | .269 | .301 | .337 | .638 | -1,947 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career SLG .337 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 34 | 114 | 11 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 7 | .307 | .255 (+20%) | .318 (+9%) | .326 (+29%) | .645 (+19%) | 285.2 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 47 | 127 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .165 | .262 (-37%) | .322 (-41%) | .347 (-43%) | .670 (-42%) | -812.2 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 28 | 63 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .238 | .271 (-12%) | .331 (-18%) | .363 (-17%) | .694 (-17%) | -179.3 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 95 | 350 | 42 | 107 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 3 | 11 | 22 | .306 | .286 (+7%) | .344 (-5%) | .395 (-7%) | .739 (-6%) | -375.1 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 110 | 396 | 54 | 106 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 6 | 21 | 28 | .268 | .285 (-6%) | .345 (-11%) | .397 (-14%) | .743 (-13%) | -865.7 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 317 | 1,054 | 122 | 284 | 36 | 13 | 3 | 122 | 11 | 46 | 75 | .269 | — | — | — | — | -1,947 | ||
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 (317 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 170 | 550 | 63 | 160 | 1 | 68 | .291 |
| Away | 147 | 504 | 59 | 124 | 2 | 52 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-10-01 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-30 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-27 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-26 | BRO | BSN | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-24 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-24 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-23 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-23 | BRO | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-22 | BRO | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-21 | BRO | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 235 |
| Second Base | 51 |
| Third Base | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis University | St. Louis | MO | 1915 |
Most Similar Players
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Ray Schmandt (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ray Schmandt: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ray Schmandt debuted on June 24, 1915 and played a final game on October 1, 1922. By club, Schmandt's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1915) and the Brooklyn Robins (1918 to 1922). Listed as a first baseman, Schmandt batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 175 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Schmandt was born on January 25, 1896, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Schmandt's death is recorded on February 2, 1969, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The given name on file is Raymond Henry Schmandt.
Schmandt finished with 284 hits from 1,054 at bats in 317 games, which works out to .269, plus 3 home runs and 122 runs batted in. Schmandt got on base at a .301 rate and slugged .337 (.638 OPS). Schmandt hit .269 while the league hit .269 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 7.9% below league average (.638 against .693). Schmandt collected a career-high 107 hits in 1921. The Lg AVG column puts Schmandt's 1921 at .306 against .286, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 7%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Schmandt
- What years did Ray Schmandt play?
- Ray Schmandt played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1922.
- Was Ray Schmandt a pitcher?
- No. Ray Schmandt was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ray Schmandt hit?
- Ray Schmandt hit 3 career home runs with 284 hits.
- What teams did Ray Schmandt play for?
- Ray Schmandt played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1915) and the Brooklyn Robins (1918–1922).
- What were Ray Schmandt's career stats?
- In 317 games, Ray Schmandt had 284 hits, 3 home runs, 122 RBI, 122 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- What position did Ray Schmandt play?
- Ray Schmandt played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ray Schmandt and how much did he weigh?
- Ray Schmandt was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ray Schmandt hit each season?
- Ray Schmandt's home runs by season: 0 in 1915, 0 in 1918, 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 1 in 1921, and 2 in 1922. His most in one season was 2, in 1922.
- What was Ray Schmandt's career batting average?
- Ray Schmandt batted .269 over his career, with 284 hits in 1,054 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ray Schmandt have?
- Ray Schmandt drove in 122 runs in his career.
- Is Ray Schmandt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Schmandt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.