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Athletics Franchise · 1913–1930

Wally Schang

Catcher6 seasons1913–1930

Biography

Wally Schang was a Major League Baseball catcher, born August 22, 1889 in South Wales, NY. A switch-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 180 pounds, Wally Schang debuted on May 9, 1913 and last played on June 22, 1931.

Over 1842 major-league games, Wally Schang batted .284 with 1506 hits, 59 home runs, and 710 RBI in 5307 at-bats.

Every one of Wally's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

August 22, 1889

Birthplace

South Wales, NY

Position

Catcher

Bats / Throws

Switch / Right

Height / Weight

5' 10", 180 lb

MLB Debut

May 9, 1913

Final Game

June 22, 1931

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1842 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1842	5307	768	1506	264	90	59	710	849	573	.284	.393	.401	.794

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1913	Philadelphia Athletics	79	207	55	3	30	.266
1914	Philadelphia Athletics	107	307	88	3	45	.287
1915	Philadelphia Athletics	116	359	89	1	44	.248
1916	Philadelphia Athletics	110	338	90	7	38	.266
1917	Philadelphia Athletics	118	316	90	3	36	.285
1918	Boston Red Sox	88	225	55	0	20	.244
1919	Boston Red Sox	113	330	101	0	55	.306
1920	Boston Red Sox	122	387	118	4	51	.305
1921	New York Yankees	134	424	134	6	55	.316
1922	New York Yankees	124	408	130	1	53	.319
1923	New York Yankees	84	272	75	2	29	.276
1924	New York Yankees	114	356	104	5	52	.292
1925	New York Yankees	73	167	40	2	24	.240
1926	St. Louis Browns	103	285	94	8	50	.330
1927	St. Louis Browns	97	264	84	5	42	.318
1928	St. Louis Browns	91	245	70	3	39	.286
1929	St. Louis Browns	94	249	59	5	36	.237
1930	Philadelphia Athletics	45	92	16	1	9	.174
1931	Detroit Tigers	30	76	14	0	2	.184

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Wally Schang appears across the 1913-1917, 1930 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Wally Schang played 575 games with 428 hits and 202 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Wally Schang.

Harry Davis Amos Strunk Stuffy McInnis Bullet Joe Bush Rube Oldring Wickey McAvoy Jimmy Walsh Weldon Wyckoff

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Wally Schang play?

Wally Schang was a catcher who switch-hit and threw right-handed.

When did Wally Schang play for the Athletics?

Wally Schang appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1913-1917, 1930.

Where was Wally Schang born?

Wally Schang was born on August 22, 1889 in South Wales, NY.

What were Wally Schang's MLB career stats?

Over 1842 MLB games, Wally Schang hit .284 with 1506 hits, 59 home runs, and 710 RBI.

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