George Schmees
Born: 9/6/1924 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 10/30/1998 in San Jose, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1952-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: George Edward Schmees
Biography
George Schmees was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1924, Schmees made his mark in the sport from April 15, 1952, until his final game on September 28, 1952. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 76 games, where he recorded 21 hits and batted .168, with a total of 6 RBIs. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not achieve any stolen bases, Schmees' contributions to the teams he played for were shaped by his versatility and determination.
Schmees' playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to integrate a greater number of players from diverse backgrounds. While his statistical output may not reflect the success of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league during this era adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Schmees remains a part of the narrative of the game, illustrating the various paths players took amidst the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 125 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 0.168 | 0.241 | 0.216 | 0.457 | -717.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 42 | 64 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0.203 | -185.0 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 34 | 61 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.131 | -185.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 48 | 0 | 70 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | BOS | OF | 29 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLA | OF | 19 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 19 |
| Right Field | 20 |