Johnny Schulte
Born: 9/8/1896 in Fredericktown, MO, USA
Died: 6/28/1978 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-18 | Final Game: 1932-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Clement Schulte
Biography
Johnny Schulte was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1923 until his retirement in 1932. Over the course of his career, Schulte appeared in 192 games, where he showcased a solid batting average of .262. He recorded a total of 98 hits, including 14 home runs, and contributed 64 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Known for his versatility on the field, Schulte also demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base.
Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Schulte's career spanned the late 1920s, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of increased offensive output. His contributions to the game were significant, as he was part of the evolution of hitting techniques and player strategies that characterized this dynamic period in baseball history. Schulte's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, and he is remembered for his reliable performance and competitive spirit on the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 374 | 59 | 98 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 64 | 1 | 76 | 49 | 0.262 | 0.388 | 0.436 | 0.824 | 1028.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 64 | 156 | 35 | 45 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 47 | 19 | 0.288 | 1217.8 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 65 | 113 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 0.248 | 14.1 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 31 | 69 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.261 | -203.5 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 15 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 140 | 0 | 355 | 87 | 20 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLN | C | 59 | 0 | 172 | 45 | 10 | 6 |
| 1928 | PHI | C | 34 | 0 | 70 | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| 1929 | CHN | C | 30 | 0 | 74 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1932 | BSN | C | 10 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLA | C | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 139 |
| First Base | 1 |