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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 60 | 189 | 32 | 60 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 20 | 14 | 0.317 | 648.1 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 146 | 556 | 90 | 159 | 44 | 6 | 7 | 85 | 6 | 51 | 60 | 0.286 | 414.6 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 121 | 446 | 63 | 137 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 71 | 8 | 59 | 44 | 0.307 | 448.7 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 113 | 392 | 59 | 109 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 62 | 12 | 41 | 44 | 0.278 | -410.3 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 134 | 553 | 100 | 168 | 32 | 7 | 9 | 65 | 6 | 56 | 49 | 0.304 | 1175.5 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 146 | 565 | 106 | 166 | 35 | 6 | 9 | 73 | 5 | 71 | 44 | 0.294 | 1109.6 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 144 | 550 | 98 | 162 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 87 | 10 | 61 | 27 | 0.295 | 1065.3 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 136 | 524 | 72 | 156 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 73 | 3 | 53 | 34 | 0.298 | 400.4 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 76 | 226 | 33 | 60 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0.265 | -184.7 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 74 | 238 | 28 | 62 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 0.261 | -617.7 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 29 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | OF | 49 | 0 | 117 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLA | OF | 143 | 0 | 419 | 21 | 12 | 6 |
| 1929 | SLA | OF | 116 | 0 | 361 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 1930 | SLA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1930 | SLA | OF | 98 | 0 | 250 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 1931 | SLA | OF | 134 | 0 | 361 | 13 | 11 | 4 |
| 1932 | SLA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 1932 | SLA | OF | 129 | 0 | 331 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 1933 | WS1 | OF | 142 | 0 | 433 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
| 1934 | WS1 | OF | 134 | 0 | 351 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1935 | WS1 | OF | 56 | 0 | 97 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1936 | PIT | OF | 55 | 0 | 129 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1937 | PIT | OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 |