Fred Schulte, baseball player, 1927-1937

Fred Schulte

Born: 1/13/1901 in Belvidere, IL, USA

Died: 5/20/1983 in Belvidere, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-15 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Fred William Schulte

Biography

Fred Schulte was a prominent American baseball player who enjoyed a successful career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1937. Born in 1901, Schulte played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented approach in baseball. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,179 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Schulte's proficiency at the plate was evident in his career batting average of .291, which reflected his ability to consistently make contact and produce runs. Schulte accumulated a total of 1,241 hits, 47 home runs, and 593 RBIs, highlighting his role as a key offensive contributor to his teams. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 56 stolen bases, complementing his hitting prowess. His well-rounded game made him a valuable asset during his tenure in the league, and he left a lasting impression on the teams he played for. Schulte's contributions to the game during a transformative period in baseball history solidified his legacy as a skilled and reliable player.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1179 4259 686 1241 249 54 47 593 56 462 361 0.291 0.362 0.408 0.770 4049.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 21 1 7 1 0 1 4 1 1 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1933 WS WS1 5 21 1 7 1 0 1 4 1 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 0 86 5 5 7
OF 1060 0 2853 81 72 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Left Field 18
Center Field 1013
Right Field 32

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1927 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 3.0 64 0