Otto Schomberg
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1888)
Otto Schomberg was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1888 for the Pittsburg Alleghenys and the Indianapolis Hoosiers, a span of 3 seasons. In 214 career games, he hit .283 with 220 hits, 7 home runs, and 122 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,167.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/3/1927 in Ottawa, KS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-07-07
- Last Game
- 1888-07-14
Full name: Otto H. Schomberg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 777 | 155 | 220 | 29 | 23 | 7 | 122 | 34 | 123 | 44 | .283 | .389 | .407 | .796 | 3,167 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.
Career OBP .389 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +26.2% above league average.
Career SLG .407 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +19.0% above league average.
Career OPS .796 vs. league average .650 across their career seasons — +22.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | PT1 | AA | 72 | 246 | 53 | 67 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 7 | 57 | 0 | .272 | .246 (+11%) | .302 (+38%) | .331 (+8%) | .634 (+22%) | 1294.6 |
| 1887 | IN3 | NL | 112 | 419 | 91 | 129 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 83 | 21 | 56 | 32 | .308 | .270 (+14%) | .331 (+20%) | .373 (+24%) | .705 (+22%) | 1893.0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | NL | 30 | 112 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | .214 | .238 (-10%) | .290 (avg) | .319 (-5%) | .610 (-3%) | -21.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 214 | 777 | 155 | 220 | 29 | 23 | 7 | 122 | 34 | 123 | 44 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 3,167 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 199 |
| Right Field | 16 |
Otto Schomberg: the record in brief
The profile opens with Otto Schomberg's first major league game on July 7, 1886; the last one listed came on July 14, 1888. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1886) and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1887 through 1888). Schomberg, born on November 14, 1864, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Schomberg's listed size is 5'11" and 175 pounds. Schomberg died on May 3, 1927, in Ottawa, KS, USA. Schomberg's full given name, per the bio, is Otto H. Schomberg.
Schomberg's career batting table shows 214 games, 777 at bats and 220 hits, a .283 average, adding 7 homers, 122 RBI, and 34 stolen bases. Schomberg's career OPS of .796 combines a .389 on-base mark with .407 slugging. Set against a .252 league average for the same years, Schomberg's .283 average sits 12.4% above it. In OPS terms, Schomberg's .796 stands 22.4% above the league's .650. Schomberg collected a career-high 129 hits in 1887. On the bases, the high point was 21 steals in 1887.
Frequently Asked Questions about Otto Schomberg
- What years did Otto Schomberg play?
- Otto Schomberg played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1888.
- Was Otto Schomberg a pitcher?
- No. Otto Schomberg was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Otto Schomberg hit?
- Otto Schomberg hit 7 career home runs with 220 hits.
- What teams did Otto Schomberg play for?
- Otto Schomberg played for 2 teams: the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1886) and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1887–1888).
- What were Otto Schomberg's career stats?
- In 214 games, Otto Schomberg had 220 hits, 7 home runs, 122 RBI, 155 runs, and 34 stolen bases, with a .283 batting average.
- What position did Otto Schomberg play?
- Otto Schomberg played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Otto Schomberg and how much did he weigh?
- Otto Schomberg was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Otto Schomberg hit each season?
- Otto Schomberg's home runs by season: 1 in 1886, 5 in 1887, and 1 in 1888. His most in one season was 5, in 1887.
- What was Otto Schomberg's career batting average?
- Otto Schomberg batted .283 over his career, with 220 hits in 777 at bats.
- How many RBI did Otto Schomberg have?
- Otto Schomberg drove in 122 runs in his career.
- Is Otto Schomberg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Otto Schomberg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.