Art Schult
Born: 6/20/1928 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 7/25/2014 in Ocala, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-05-17 | Final Game: 1960-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Arthur William Schult
Biography
Art Schult was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1960. Born in 1928, Schult made his debut during an era characterized by the tail end of the post-war boom in baseball, where the game was experiencing significant changes in player dynamics and fan engagement. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 164 games, accumulating a total of 111 hits, which contributed to a respectable batting average of .264. Schult demonstrated power at the plate with 6 home runs and drove in 56 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams.
Schult's playing style reflected the transitional period of the 1950s in baseball, where both speed and power were becoming increasingly valuable assets. While he did not record any stolen bases throughout his career, his prowess in situational hitting and ability to advance runners was evident in his overall contributions. Schult's impact on the teams he played for, combined with his solid performance during his tenure, secured him a place in baseball history as a reliable player during a vibrant era of the sport. He retired on May 27, 1960, leaving behind a legacy that encapsulated the spirit of competitive baseball in the mid-20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 421 | 58 | 111 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 23 | 50 | 0.264 | 0.306 | 0.363 | 0.669 | -355.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NYY | AL | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 21 | 34 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.265 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WSN | AL | 77 | 247 | 30 | 65 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 30 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 42 | 118 | 17 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0.271 | -46.3 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 12 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 59 | 53 | 427 | 18 | 6 | 50 |
| OF | 56 | 48 | 108 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | CIN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CIN | OF | 5 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | 1B | 35 | 33 | 300 | 12 | 4 | 35 |
| 1957 | WS1 | OF | 31 | 29 | 66 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | CHN | 1B | 23 | 20 | 126 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 1959 | CHN | OF | 15 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CHN | OF | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 59 |
| Left Field | 36 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1947 |