Jeff Schulz
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1991)
Jeff Schulz was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991 for the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .244 with 19 hits and 7 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-02
- Last Game
- 1991-05-15
Full name: Jeffrey Alan Schulz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 78 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .244 | .298 | .333 | .631 | -43 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OPS .631 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | KCA | AL | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | 30 | 66 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .324 (-2%) | .385 (-6%) | .710 (-4%) | -43.5 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 78 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -43 | ||
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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 40 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | .275 |
| Away | 23 | 38 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-15 | PIT | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-12 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-05 | PIT | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-10-03 | KCR | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-10-02 | KCR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-27 | KCR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-25 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-21 | KCR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-18 | KCR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-17 | KCR | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville | IN | 1982, 1983 |
Jeff Schulz: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff Schulz debuted on September 2, 1989 and played a final game on May 15, 1991. By club, Schulz's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (1989 to 1990) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991). Schulz, an outfielder by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Schulz is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. The birth record reads June 2, 1961, in Evansville, IN, USA. Jeff Schulz was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Alan.
Across 40 games at the plate, Schulz's career line reads 19 hits in 78 at bats for a .244 average; the totals also include 7 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .298 and the slugging percentage .333, for an OPS of .631. Against a .256 league average for those years, Schulz's .244 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .631 to a league .704, 10.4% below average. 1990 produced Schulz's most hits, 17 of them for the Kansas City Royals. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .258 in 1990, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Schulz
- What years did Jeff Schulz play?
- Jeff Schulz played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991.
- Was Jeff Schulz a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Schulz was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jeff Schulz hit?
- Jeff Schulz hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Jeff Schulz's career batting average?
- Jeff Schulz batted .244 over his career, with 19 hits in 78 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Schulz have?
- Jeff Schulz drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Schulz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Schulz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.