Walter Schmidt (baseball)
| Walter Schmidt | |
|---|---|
 Walter Schmidt in 1923, with the Pittsburgh Pirates. | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: March 20, 1887 London, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| Died: July 4, 1973 (aged 86) Modesto, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 13, 1916, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 7, 1925, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .257 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 234 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Walter Joseph Schmidt (March 20, 1887 – July 4, 1973) was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1916–1925. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. He later was the player/manager of the Mission Bells of the Pacific Coast League during the 1926 season. His brother, Boss Schmidt, also played professional baseball.
In 766 games over 10 seasons, Schmidt posted a .257 batting average (619-for-2411) with 216 runs, 3 home runs, 234 RBI, 57 stolen bases and 137 bases on balls. Defensively, he finished his career with a .980 fielding percentage.[1] Him and his brother Boss Schmidt were known for their physical strength and toughness.
References
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet