Heinie Schuble
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1936)
Heinie Schuble was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1936 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 10 seasons. In 332 career games, he hit .251 with 235 hits, 11 home runs, and 116 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 152 lb
- Died
- 10/2/1990 in Baytown, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-07-08
- Last Game
- 1936-05-15
Full name: Henry George Schuble
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 935 | 139 | 235 | 43 | 16 | 11 | 116 | 19 | 57 | 108 | .251 | .296 | .367 | .663 | -1,727 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.
Career OPS .663 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 10.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLN | NL | 65 | 218 | 29 | 56 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 27 | .257 | .282 (-9%) | .344 (-18%) | .392 (-9%) | .736 (-13%) | -502.4 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 92 | 258 | 35 | 60 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 19 | 23 | .233 | .289 (-20%) | .353 (-19%) | .415 (-15%) | .769 (-17%) | -792.0 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 102 | 340 | 58 | 92 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 52 | 14 | 24 | 37 | .271 | .275 (-2%) | .335 (-5%) | .391 (+4%) | .726 (avg) | -63.8 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 49 | 96 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 17 | .219 | .270 (-19%) | .329 (-22%) | .377 (-25%) | .707 (-24%) | -369.1 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 11 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | SLN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 332 | 935 | 139 | 235 | 43 | 16 | 11 | 116 | 19 | 57 | 108 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -1,727 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (332 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 197 | 548 | 83 | 143 | 7 | 65 | .261 |
| Away | 135 | 387 | 57 | 92 | 4 | 49 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-05-15 | STL | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-14 | STL | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-29 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-29 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-10 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-26 | DET | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-15 | DET | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-14 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-11 | DET | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-06-11 | DET | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 106 | 0 | 88 | 201 | 20 | 13 |
| SS | 172 | 0 | 309 | 469 | 81 | 93 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLN | SS | 65 | 0 | 120 | 192 | 29 | 36 |
| 1929 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | SS | 86 | 0 | 141 | 216 | 46 | 43 |
| 1932 | DET | 3B | 76 | 0 | 70 | 152 | 14 | 10 |
| 1932 | DET | SS | 16 | 0 | 42 | 52 | 5 | 14 |
| 1933 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | DET | 3B | 23 | 0 | 16 | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| 1933 | DET | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | DET | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1936 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 105 |
| Shortstop | 173 |
Heinie Schuble: the record in brief
The profile opens with Heinie Schuble's first major league game on July 8, 1927; the last one listed came on May 15, 1936. By club, Schuble's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1927 through 1936) and the Detroit Tigers (1929 to 1935). Schuble, born on November 1, 1906, in Houston, TX, USA, is listed as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5'9" and 152 pounds. Schuble died on October 2, 1990, in Baytown, TX, USA. Heinie Schuble was the playing name; the full given name is Henry George.
Across 332 games at the plate, Schuble's career line reads 235 hits in 935 at bats for a .251 average, adding 11 homers and 116 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .296 clip and slugging .367, Schuble finished with a .663 OPS. Measured against the leagues Schuble played in, the .251 career average compares with a .280 league average over the same seasons, 10.2% below the league. By OPS the gap is 10.4% below league average (.663 against .739). The highest hit total in a season was 92, in 1932.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heinie Schuble
- What years did Heinie Schuble play?
- Heinie Schuble played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1936.
- Was Heinie Schuble a pitcher?
- No. Heinie Schuble was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Heinie Schuble hit?
- Heinie Schuble hit 11 career home runs with 235 hits.
- What teams did Heinie Schuble play for?
- Heinie Schuble played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1927, 1936) and the Detroit Tigers (1929, 1932–1935).
- What were Heinie Schuble's career stats?
- In 332 games, Heinie Schuble had 235 hits, 11 home runs, 116 RBI, 139 runs, and 19 stolen bases, with a .251 batting average.
- What position did Heinie Schuble play?
- Heinie Schuble played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Heinie Schuble and how much did he weigh?
- Heinie Schuble was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 152 pounds.
- How many home runs did Heinie Schuble hit each season?
- Heinie Schuble's home runs by season: 4 in 1927, 2 in 1929, 5 in 1932, 0 in 1933, 0 in 1934, and 0 in 1935. His most in one season was 5, in 1932.
- What was Heinie Schuble's career batting average?
- Heinie Schuble batted .251 over his career, with 235 hits in 935 at bats.
- How many RBI did Heinie Schuble have?
- Heinie Schuble drove in 116 runs in his career.
- Is Heinie Schuble in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Heinie Schuble has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.