Hank Schreiber
Born: 7/12/1891 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 2/23/1968 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1926-08-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Henry Walter Schreiber
Biography
Hank Schreiber was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played in the Major Leagues from 1914 to 1926. Primarily a position player, Schreiber's career spanned the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 36 games, where he recorded 18 hits and accrued a batting average of .198. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 6 RBIs to his teams.
Despite his limited time on the field, Schreiber's presence in the game during a pivotal era in baseball history is noteworthy. His playing career coincided with significant shifts in gameplay and audience engagement, as baseball was beginning to evolve into the more offense-oriented sport it is today. Though his career statistics may not reflect the prowess of a superstar, Schreiber's dedication to the game and participation during this transformative time in baseball remains a part of the sport's rich tapestry.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 91 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.198 | 0.207 | 0.253 | 0.459 | -225.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 19 | 58 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.224 | -225.0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHC | NL | 10 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 22 | 0 | 18 | 54 | 1 | 6 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 8 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | 3B | 17 | 0 | 14 | 48 | 1 | 6 |
| 1919 | CIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHN | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 1 |