Bill Schwartz
Born: 4/22/1884 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 8/29/1961 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-05-02 | Final Game: 1904-06-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William Charles Schwartz
Biography
Bill Schwartz was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from May 2, 1904, to June 16, 1904, during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a phase that would eventually embrace more offensive prowess. Schwartz served primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 24 games.
Throughout his brief career, Schwartz recorded 13 hits, culminating in a batting average of .151. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs (RBIs), he showcased his speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. Despite the limited scope of his career, Schwartz's presence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's history, reflecting the challenges and competition faced by players during a formative period in the sport's development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 86 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0.151 | 0.151 | 0.174 | 0.326 | -609.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 24 | 86 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0.151 | -609.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 23 | 241 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | CLE | 1B | 22 | 23 | 241 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 1904 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 23 |
| Third Base | 1 |