Don Schulze
Born: 9/27/1962 in Roselle, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-09-13 | Final Game: 1989-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Donald Arthur Schulze
Biography
Don Schulze was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1983 to 1989. Born in 1962, Schulze made his Major League Baseball debut in the early 1980s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he played for multiple teams, showcasing his skills on the mound despite facing challenges that affected his overall record.
With a career record of 15-25 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.47, Schulze struck out 144 batters during his time in the league. While he did not achieve any saves, his contributions to his teams were marked by a competitive spirit and a willingness to take the ball in challenging situations. Schulze's playing style reflected the gritty nature of the era, as he navigated the ups and downs of professional baseball, leaving a lasting impression on the franchises he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 25 | 76 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 338.7 | 422 | 206 | 40 | 105 | 144 | 5.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 7.07 | - |
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12.00 | - |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 3 | 6 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 | 105 | 46 | 27 | 39 | 4.83 | -780.2 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 4 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 94.3 | 128 | 63 | 19 | 37 | 6.01 | -278.7 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 88 | 47 | 34 | 33 | 5.00 | -1685.7 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 6.23 | -808.1 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.09 | - |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 5.55 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.300 | 0.000 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 76 | 58 | 37 | 46 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHN | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CHN | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CLE | P | 19 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | P | 19 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | CLE | P | 19 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYN | P | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SDN | P | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CLE | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $110,000 | ||