Dan Schneider
Born: 8/29/1942 in Evansville, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-05-12 | Final Game: 1969-04-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Daniel Louis Schneider
Biography
Dan Schneider was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 until his final appearance on April 27, 1969. Born in 1942, Schneider's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the evolution of pitching styles and strategies in response to the changing dynamics of the game. Throughout his time on the mound, he showcased a competitive spirit and a determination to contribute to his team's success.
Over the course of his career, Schneider compiled a record of 2-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during the late 1960s, a time characterized by powerful hitting and evolving offensive strategies. He recorded a total of 86 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to effectively close out games when called upon. While his playing career was relatively brief, Schneider's contributions to the teams he played for during this era remain a testament to his skills and dedication as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 117 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 166.3 | 185 | 87 | 16 | 70 | 86 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 36 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 3.09 | - |
| 1964 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 38 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 5.45 | - |
| 1966 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 3.42 | 413.2 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52.7 | 60 | 29 | 27 | 39 | 4.96 | -852.7 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.172 | 0.172 | 0.172 | 0.345 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | ATL | NL | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | ATL | NL | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 55 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 117 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | ML1 | P | 30 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | ML1 | P | 13 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | ATL | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | HOU | P | 54 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | HOU | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 117 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1962 |