Ron Schueler
Born: 4/14/1948 in Catherine, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-04-16 | Final Game: 1979-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Ronald Richard Schueler
Biography
Ron Schueler was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1948, who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 until 1979. He made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the late 1960s pitching dominance to the more offense-driven games of the 1970s. Over the course of his career, Schueler appeared in a total of 88 games, finishing with a record of 40-48. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08 and accumulated 563 strikeouts. Schueler also recorded 11 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games effectively when called upon.
Schueler’s playing style was characterized by his resilience on the mound, often relying on a mix of pitches to keep hitters off balance. He played for several teams during his career, contributing to the pitching staff and demonstrating his versatility. After retiring from professional play, Schueler's impact continued in the baseball community, as he remained involved in various capacities, including coaching and mentoring young players. His journey serves as a testament to the dedication and evolution of a pitcher navigating the dynamic landscape of Major League Baseball during the 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 48 | 291 | 86 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 912.3 | 861 | 414 | 96 | 393 | 563 | 4.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 5 | 8 | 37 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 144.7 | 122 | 59 | 60 | 96 | 3.67 | -1978.8 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 8 | 7 | 39 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 186.0 | 179 | 80 | 66 | 124 | 3.87 | -1102.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 11 | 16 | 44 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 203.3 | 202 | 84 | 98 | 109 | 3.72 | -2492.2 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 4 | 4 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92.7 | 88 | 54 | 40 | 69 | 5.24 | 1047.6 |
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 49.7 | 44 | 16 | 16 | 43 | 2.90 | 600.7 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 8 | 7 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 134.7 | 131 | 66 | 61 | 77 | 4.41 | -2190.5 |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 3 | 5 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 76 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 4.30 | - |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 7.32 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 170 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 0.159 | 0.188 | 0.165 | 0.352 | -967.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 37 | 42 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 39 | 62 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.177 | -471.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 44 | 51 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.118 | -496.3 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 46 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 291 | 86 | 70 | 113 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ATL | P | 37 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | ATL | P | 39 | 20 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 44 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | P | 46 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1976 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | MIN | P | 52 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | CHA | P | 30 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | CHA | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 291 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |