Joe Schultz
Born: 7/24/1893 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 4/13/1941 in Columbia, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-09-27 | Final Game: 1925-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Joseph Charles Schultz
Biography
Joe Schultz was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1912 until 1925. Born in 1893, Schultz made his debut in a rapidly evolving era of baseball that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 703 games, accumulating 558 hits, which contributed to a solid batting average of .285. His offensive prowess was complemented by his ability to drive in runs, as he recorded 249 RBIs and connected for 15 home runs.
Schultz was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 35 stolen bases, which was a valuable asset during a time when base running was a critical component of the game's strategy. His contributions on the field reflected not only his individual talent but also the changing dynamics of baseball during the early 20th century. As a player who navigated through the complexities of the sport during his era, Joe Schultz remains a significant figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his consistency and impactful performance during a transformative period in the game.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1921 | 24.0 | 23.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.217 | 0.217 | 0.348 | 0.565 |
| 1941 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | 1959 | 235 | 558 | 83 | 19 | 15 | 249 | 35 | 116 | 102 | 0.285 | 0.327 | 0.370 | 0.696 | -926.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 9 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 56 | 120 | 13 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 0.292 | 137.1 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 137.1 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 77 | 204 | 18 | 53 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 0.260 | -150.9 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 88 | 229 | 24 | 58 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 0.253 | -370.6 |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 99 | 320 | 38 | 84 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 5 | 21 | 11 | 0.263 | -749.2 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 92 | 275 | 37 | 85 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 45 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 0.309 | 395.1 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 112 | 344 | 50 | 108 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 64 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 0.314 | -82.2 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 88 | 284 | 35 | 80 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 0.282 | -165.2 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.167 | -165.2 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 33 | 62 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0.323 | -18.5 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 24 | 64 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0.344 | -18.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 38 | 0 | 47 | 75 | 23 | 4 |
| 3B | 55 | 0 | 85 | 79 | 19 | 4 |
| OF | 411 | 0 | 752 | 39 | 28 | 10 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BSN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1913 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | BSN | OF | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BRO | 3B | 27 | 0 | 43 | 41 | 10 | 3 |
| 1915 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | 2B | 24 | 0 | 25 | 54 | 15 | 2 |
| 1916 | PIT | 3B | 24 | 0 | 39 | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| 1916 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | OF | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1919 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | OF | 49 | 0 | 75 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | SLN | OF | 80 | 0 | 147 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 1921 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLN | OF | 67 | 0 | 120 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| 1922 | SLN | OF | 89 | 0 | 195 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1923 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHI | OF | 76 | 0 | 137 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CIN | OF | 15 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHI | OF | 20 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 38 |
| Third Base | 56 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 103 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 310 |