Dave Schmidt
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1992)
Dave Schmidt was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1992 for 5 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 12 seasons. Across 376 career appearances, he went 54-55 with a 3.88 ERA, 479 strikeouts, and 50 saves. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3444.4.
- 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-05-01
- Last Game
- 1992-05-26
Full name: David Joseph Schmidt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.2 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 3.13 | 3.58 (+13%) | 204.7 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 4 | 6 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 109.2 | 118 | 39 | 25 | 69 | 3.20 | 3.86 (+17%) | 2779.2 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 3 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46.1 | 42 | 20 | 14 | 29 | 3.88 | 3.87 (avg) | 650.4 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 6 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 70.1 | 69 | 20 | 20 | 46 | 2.56 | 3.81 (+33%) | 1682.6 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 7 | 6 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 85.2 | 81 | 30 | 22 | 46 | 3.15 | 3.89 (+19%) | 1312.3 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 3 | 6 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 92.1 | 94 | 34 | 27 | 67 | 3.31 | 3.97 (+17%) | 482.4 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 10 | 5 | 35 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 124.0 | 128 | 52 | 26 | 70 | 3.77 | 4.29 (+12%) | 1702.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 8 | 5 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 129.2 | 129 | 49 | 38 | 67 | 3.40 | 3.73 (+9%) | -1147.9 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 10 | 13 | 38 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 156.2 | 196 | 99 | 36 | 46 | 5.69 | 3.71 (-53%) | -4639.1 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | 3 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 48.0 | 58 | 23 | 13 | 22 | 4.31 | 3.86 (-12%) | 417.7 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10.38 | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18.90 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 54 | 55 | 376 | 63 | 5 | 3 | 50 | 902.0 | 962 | 389 | 237 | 479 | 3.88 | — | 3,444 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 376 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (752 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 185 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 191 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 185 | 463.2 | 474 | 186 | 112 | 274 | 3.61 |
| Away | 191 | 438.1 | 488 | 203 | 125 | 205 | 4.17 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-05-26 | SEA | BAL | — | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-05-24 | SEA | CLE | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-13 | SEA | NYY | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-07-30 | WSN | SFG | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-07-27 | WSN | LAD | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-07-23 | WSN | SDP | L | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-07-20 | WSN | SFG | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-07-25 | WSN | PIT | — | 1.1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-07-22 | WSN | HOU | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-07-18 | WSN | CIN | L | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | TEX | P | 14 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | TEX | P | 33 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | TEX | P | 31 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | TEX | P | 43 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | TEX | P | 51 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| 1986 | CHA | P | 49 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | P | 35 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | BAL | P | 41 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | BAL | P | 38 | 26 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| 1990 | MON | P | 34 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | MON | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 376 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | NL | $651,000 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $675,000 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $625,000 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $435,000 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | $465,000 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | $344,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,195,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Valley College | Los Angeles | CA | 1976 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dave Schmidt (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dave Schmidt: the record in brief
May 1, 1981 and May 26, 1992 bracket Dave Schmidt's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Texas Rangers (1981 to 1985), the Chicago White Sox (1986), the Baltimore Orioles (1987 to 1989), the Montreal Expos (1990 through 1991), and the Seattle Mariners (1992). Schmidt, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. The birth record reads April 22, 1957, in Niles, MI, USA. The bio lists the given name David Joseph.
Schmidt's career pitching line is 54 wins, 55 losses and a 3.88 ERA over 376 appearances. The totals include 479 strikeouts and 50 saves. Schmidt's 3.88 ERA was close to the 3.86 league figure for those seasons. Schmidt won 10 games in 1987, the most of any season listed. The most saves in one season was 13, in 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Schmidt
- What years did Dave Schmidt play?
- Dave Schmidt played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1992.
- Was Dave Schmidt a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Schmidt pitched in the major leagues, recording 54 wins and 479 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Schmidt hit?
- Dave Schmidt hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Dave Schmidt's career batting average?
- Dave Schmidt batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 3 at bats.
- What was Dave Schmidt's career ERA?
- Dave Schmidt finished with a 3.88 career ERA, going 54-55 with 479 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Schmidt have?
- Dave Schmidt recorded 479 career strikeouts.