Buddy Schultz
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1979)
Buddy Schultz was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979 for the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 5 seasons. Across 168 career appearances, he went 15-9 with a 3.67 ERA and 193 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3305.9.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-03
- Last Game
- 1979-09-28
Full name: Charles Budd Schultz
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6.35 | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23.2 | 37 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 6.08 | 3.51 (-73%) | -378.4 |
| 1977 | SLN | NL | 6 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85.1 | 76 | 22 | 24 | 66 | 2.32 | 4.00 (+42%) | 2609.0 |
| 1978 | SLN | NL | 2 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 83.0 | 68 | 35 | 36 | 70 | 3.80 | 3.69 (-3%) | 1156.3 |
| 1979 | SLN | NL | 4 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42.1 | 40 | 21 | 14 | 38 | 4.46 | 4.00 (-12%) | -81.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 15 | 9 | 168 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 240.0 | 232 | 98 | 88 | 193 | 3.67 | — | 3,306 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .120 | .214 | .200 | .414 | 0 |
Career AVG .120 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.
Career OPS .414 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CHN | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SLN | NL | 41 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SLN | NL | 62 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SLN | NL | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 169 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (337 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 87 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Away | 82 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 87 | 131.1 | 126 | 45 | 41 | 102 | 3.08 |
| Away | 81 | 108.2 | 106 | 53 | 47 | 91 | 4.39 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-28 | STL | NYN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-04 | STL | PIT | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-30 | STL | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-29 | STL | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-25 | STL | WSN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979-06-20 | STL | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-17 | STL | SFG | L | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-15 | STL | SFG | — | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-12 | STL | LAD | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979-06-10 | STL | SDP | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 169 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1970, 1971, 1972 |
Buddy Schultz: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 3, 1975 and the final game on September 28, 1979, Buddy Schultz built the record summarized on this page. Schultz played for the Chicago Cubs (1975 through 1976) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1977 to 1979). Schultz, a pitcher by primary position, threw left-handed and batted right-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 170 pounds. Schultz was born on September 19, 1950, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Buddy Schultz was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Budd.
Across 168 games (3 starts), Schultz recorded 15 wins against 9 losses with a 3.67 ERA. Also on Schultz's record: 193 strikeouts and 12 saves. Schultz's 3.67 ERA was close to the 3.79 league figure for those seasons. 1977 brought Schultz a season-high 6 wins. The strikeout high was 70 in 1978. In 1977, one of the busiest seasons, Schultz posted a 2.32 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.00.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buddy Schultz
- What years did Buddy Schultz play?
- Buddy Schultz played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979.
- Was Buddy Schultz a pitcher?
- Yes. Buddy Schultz pitched in the major leagues, recording 15 wins and 193 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Buddy Schultz hit?
- Buddy Schultz hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Buddy Schultz play for?
- Buddy Schultz played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1975–1976) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1977–1979).
- What were Buddy Schultz's career stats?
- In 168 games, Buddy Schultz went 15-9 with a 3.67 ERA, 193 strikeouts, 240.0 innings pitched, and 12 saves.
- What position did Buddy Schultz play?
- Buddy Schultz played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Buddy Schultz and how much did he weigh?
- Buddy Schultz was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Buddy Schultz's career ERA?
- Buddy Schultz finished with a 3.67 career ERA, going 15-9 with 193 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Buddy Schultz have?
- Buddy Schultz recorded 193 career strikeouts.
- Is Buddy Schultz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Buddy Schultz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.