Freddy Schmidt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Freddy Schmidt |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: February 9, 1916 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Died: November 17, 2012 (aged 96) Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| April 25, 1944, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| September 24, 1947, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 13–11 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.75 | ||
| Strikeouts | 98 | ||
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Freddy Schmidt was a baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball. He played for three different teams in the National League from 1944 to 1947. Freddy was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on February 9, 1916. He was 6 feet 1 inch tall and threw the ball with his right hand.
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Freddy Schmidt's Baseball Career
Freddy Schmidt started his professional baseball career in 1944. He joined the St. Louis Cardinals team. This was his first year playing in the major leagues.
Rookie Season Success
In his first year, Freddy had a great start. He won 7 games and lost only 3. His earned run average (ERA) was 3.15, which is very good for a pitcher. He also pitched two shutouts, meaning the other team didn't score any runs while he was pitching. He also had five saves, helping his team win close games.
Freddy's pitching helped the Cardinals win the National League pennant. This meant they were the best team in their league.
World Series Champion
The Cardinals then played in the 1944 World Series. They played against the St. Louis Browns. Freddy pitched in Game 3 of the World Series. He threw 3.1 innings without giving up any runs. The Cardinals won the World Series in six games.
After Military Service
After his great rookie year, Freddy joined the military. He served during World War II. When he returned to baseball in 1946, he rejoined the St. Louis Cardinals.
In 1947, Freddy played for three different teams. He played for the Cardinals, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs. This was his last season in Major League Baseball.
Career Totals
Over his three seasons, Freddy Schmidt played in 85 games. He won 13 games and lost 11. He had 98 strikeouts and a 3.75 ERA. He started 15 games and completed 3 of them. He also had two shutouts and five saves. In total, he pitched 225.1 innings.
Later Life
Freddy Schmidt passed away on November 17, 2012, when he was 96 years old. At the time of his death, he was one of the oldest living baseball players from the major leagues. He was also the oldest player who had won a World Series.
