Joe Schultz, baseball player, 1939-1948

Joe Schultz

Born: 8/29/1918 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/10/1996 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-27 | Final Game: 1948-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Charles Schultz

Biography

Joe Schultz was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1948. Primarily a position player, Schultz appeared in 240 games throughout his career, showcasing a solid offensive presence with a batting average of .259. He recorded 85 hits, including one home run, and drove in 46 runs, contributing to his teams during a time when the game was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Schultz's career spanned a challenging period in baseball history, marked by World War II, which saw many players enlist in the military and the league experience a talent shortage. Despite these challenges, Schultz maintained a consistent role on the field, demonstrating his resilience and adaptability as a player. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Schultz's contributions to the teams he played for during this era remain a testament to his commitment to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
240 328 18 85 13 1 1 46 0 37 21 0.259 0.334 0.314 0.648 268.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 69 0 201 16 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 69