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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 4 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 16 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 46 | 92 | 6 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.239 | -143.6 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 41 | 44 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.295 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 42 | 57 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0.386 | 412.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 43 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 43 | 37 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PIT | C | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PIT | C | 13 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1941 | PIT | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLA | C | 26 | 0 | 83 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1944 | SLA | C | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945 | SLA | C | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | SLA | C | 17 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 69 |