Dave Schneck
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1974)
Dave Schneck was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974 for the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. In 143 career games, he hit .199 with 82 hits, 8 home runs, and 35 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-07-14
- Last Game
- 1974-10-01
Full name: David Lee Schneck
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 413 | 32 | 82 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 4 | 27 | 73 | .199 | .251 | .310 | .560 | -1,030 |
Career AVG .199 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OBP .251 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career SLG .310 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career OPS .560 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 37 | 123 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 26 | .187 | .243 (-23%) | .310 (-18%) | .353 (-10%) | .664 (-14%) | -275.3 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 13 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 93 | 254 | 23 | 52 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 16 | 43 | .205 | .256 (-20%) | .324 (-22%) | .369 (-15%) | .693 (-18%) | -754.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 143 | 413 | 32 | 82 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 4 | 27 | 73 | .199 | — | — | — | — | -1,030 | ||
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 (143 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 76 | 198 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 15 | .202 |
| Away | 67 | 215 | 20 | 42 | 8 | 20 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-10-01 | NYN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974-09-27 | NYN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-18 | NYN | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-09-18 | NYN | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974-09-16 | NYN | WSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-16 | NYN | WSN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974-09-15 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-14 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-09-13 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-13 | NYN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 88 |
| Right Field | 26 |
Dave Schneck: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Schneck debuted on July 14, 1972 and played a final game on October 1, 1974. The team column never changes: it is the New York Mets from 1972 to 1974. Schneck played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 18, 1949, in Allentown, PA, USA and a listed size of 5'10" and 200 pounds. The bio lists the given name David Lee.
The batting record for Schneck: 143 games, 82 hits in 413 at bats, and a .199 average; the totals also include 8 homers and 35 RBI. The on-base percentage is .251 and the slugging percentage .310, for an OPS of .560. Measured against the leagues Schneck played in, the .199 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 21.4% below the league. Schneck collected a career-high 52 hits in 1974. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .205 in 1974, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Schneck
- What years did Dave Schneck play?
- Dave Schneck played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974.
- Was Dave Schneck a pitcher?
- No. Dave Schneck was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dave Schneck hit?
- Dave Schneck hit 8 career home runs with 82 hits.
- What was Dave Schneck's career batting average?
- Dave Schneck batted .199 over his career, with 82 hits in 413 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Schneck have?
- Dave Schneck drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Schneck in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Schneck has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.