Buddy Schultz
Born: 9/19/1950 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-09-03 | Final Game: 1979-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Budd Schultz
Biography
Buddy Schultz, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979. Known for his versatility on the mound, Schultz finished his career with a record of 15-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. Over the course of his tenure, he tallied 193 strikeouts and recorded 12 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable reliever.
Schultz played during a transformative period in baseball marked by the rise of power hitting and an evolving approach to pitching strategies. His contributions on the field were characterized by a strong competitive spirit and a knack for clutch performances, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite a relatively brief career, Schultz left a noteworthy impact, demonstrating the skill and resilience needed to succeed in the majors during the late 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | 168 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 240.0 | 232 | 98 | 21 | 88 | 193 | 3.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6.35 | - |
| 1976 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23.7 | 37 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 6.08 | - |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 6 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85.3 | 76 | 22 | 24 | 66 | 2.32 | - |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 2 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 83.0 | 68 | 35 | 36 | 70 | 3.80 | - |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42.3 | 40 | 21 | 14 | 38 | 4.46 | - |
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 | 0.120 | 0.214 | 0.200 | 0.414 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CHC | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 41 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 62 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 168 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHN | P | 29 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SLN | P | 40 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | SLN | P | 62 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | SLN | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 169 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1970, 1971, 1972 |