Dave Schmidt

Former professional baseball player[39]

What is Dave Schmidt known for?

David Joseph Schmidt, famously known as Dave Schmidt, is a distinguished alumnus of Granada Hills High School in Granada Hills, California. Born on April 22, 1957, in Niles, Michigan, Schmidt made a name for himself as a professional baseball player.

His career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1981 to 1992, during which time he played as a pitcher for several well-known teams. Schmidt's Major League Baseball debut was with the Texas Rangers on May 1, 1981. He played for the Rangers until 1985, then moved on to the Chicago White Sox in 1986. Following his stint with the White Sox, he spent 1987-1989 with the Baltimore Orioles, and later the Montreal Expos between 1990 and 1991. His last MLB appearance was for the Seattle Mariners on May 26, 1992.

Schmidt was known for being a right-handed pitcher and batted right as well. His career statistics are remarkable, with a win-loss record of 54-55. He maintained an impressive earned run average of 3.88 and made 479 strikeouts during his baseball career.

Post his playing career, he continued his journey in baseball and is currently serving as the pitching coordinator for the Orioles. His contributions to the game have made him an iconic figure in the realm of baseball.

For more details and stats on his journey in baseball, you can visit his profile on Baseball Reference and Baseball Reference (Minors).