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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 17 | 29 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 112 | 416 | 54 | 105 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 8 | 38 | 78 | 0.252 | -243.6 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 92 | 208 | 32 | 57 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 18 | 44 | 0.274 | 304.5 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 92 | 196 | 24 | 46 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 36 | 0.235 | -178.7 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 89 | 270 | 22 | 69 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 21 | 49 | 0.256 | -99.6 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 98 | 266 | 25 | 57 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 37 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAA | AL | 61 | 157 | 19 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 0.268 | 107.8 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 17 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PHI | 3B | 15 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 | PHI | 3B | 111 | 110 | 86 | 191 | 20 | 19 |
| 1986 | PHI | 3B | 58 | 42 | 42 | 94 | 13 | 6 |
| 1987 | PHI | 1B | 28 | 21 | 169 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| 1987 | PHI | 3B | 45 | 28 | 24 | 62 | 9 | 2 |
| 1988 | BAL | 1B | 4 | 4 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | BAL | 3B | 72 | 68 | 56 | 108 | 11 | 7 |
| 1989 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | 1B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | 2B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | DET | 3B | 83 | 64 | 52 | 119 | 12 | 11 |
| 1989 | DET | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | CAL | 1B | 15 | 8 | 85 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 1990 | CAL | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | CAL | 3B | 38 | 31 | 16 | 74 | 8 | 9 |
| 1990 | CAL | OF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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 | ||