Rick Schu, baseball player, 1984-1996

Rick Schu

Born: 1/26/1962 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-01 | Final Game: 1996-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Richard Spencer Schu

Biography

Rick Schu was an American professional baseball player born in 1962, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1984 until his retirement in 1996. Over the course of his career, Schu appeared in 580 games, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 386 hits, including 41 home runs and 134 runs batted in (RBIs), while finishing his career with a batting average of .246. Schu also demonstrated speed on the bases, contributing 17 stolen bases to his overall statistics. Schu played during a transformative era in baseball characterized by a shift towards more power-hitting and increased offensive production. His ability to provide solid contributions in various roles on the team made him a valuable asset to the franchises he represented. While his career may not have placed him among the most prominent stars of his time, Schu's consistent performance and adaptability left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, making him a respected figure in the game during the 1980s and 1990s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
580 1568 189 386 67 13 41 134 17 139 282 0.246 0.310 0.384 0.694 -692.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 51 34 307 17 2 17
2B 7 1 7 8 2 2
3B 426 353 285 663 76 57
OF 4 1 0 0 0 0
SS 3 0 1 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 51
Second Base 7
Third Base 426
Shortstop 3
Left Field 4
Designated Hitter 18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 BAL AL $185,000
1988 BAL AL $165,000
1987 PHI NL $140,000
1986 PHI NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $590,000