Paul Schramka
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953)
Paul Schramka was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1953 for the Chicago Cubs.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 7/8/2019 in Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-04-14
- Last Game
- 1953-04-16
Full name: Paul Edward Schramka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco | CA | 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
Paul Schramka: the record in brief
April 14, 1953 and April 16, 1953 bracket Paul Schramka's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Schramka's only club in the season tables is the Chicago Cubs. Listed as a left fielder, Schramka threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 185 pounds. The birth record reads March 22, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. The bio records the death on July 8, 2019, in Menomonee Falls, WI, USA. Paul Schramka was the playing name; the full given name is Paul Edward.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at left field.
Before the majors, Schramka played college baseball at University of San Francisco (1946, 1947, 1948, and 1949).
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Schramka
- Was Paul Schramka a pitcher?
- No. Paul Schramka was a position player (Left Fielder).
- What teams did Paul Schramka play for?
- Paul Schramka played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1953).
- What position did Paul Schramka play?
- Paul Schramka played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Schramka and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Schramka was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- Is Paul Schramka in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Schramka has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.