Bill Schuster
Born: 8/4/1912 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 6/28/1987 in El Monte, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-09-29 | Final Game: 1945-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs
Full name: William Charles Schuster
Biography
Bill Schuster, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1937 and 1945. Primarily serving as a position player, Schuster played a total of 123 games during his career, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .234. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 61 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 17 RBIs, along with 6 stolen bases. His contributions to the game were significant during an era marked by the challenges of World War II, as many athletes were drafted into military service.
Schuster's playing style reflected the gritty determination of the time, as he navigated the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and dedication to the sport resonated with fans and teammates alike. After his retirement on September 29, 1945, Schuster's legacy continued to be a testament to the tenacity and spirit of players from that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 261 | 27 | 61 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 0.234 | 0.296 | 0.310 | 0.606 | -519.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 13 | 51 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.294 | 32.2 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 60 | 154 | 14 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 0.221 | -429.2 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 45 | 47 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0.191 | -122.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 9 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 76 | 0 | 134 | 198 | 16 | 42 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1939 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | CHN | SS | 13 | 0 | 34 | 52 | 2 | 14 |
| 1944 | CHN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1944 | CHN | SS | 38 | 0 | 57 | 100 | 9 | 18 |
| 1945 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHN | SS | 22 | 0 | 38 | 37 | 4 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 76 |