Dave Schmidt (catcher)
| Dave Schmidt | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: December 22, 1956 Mesa, Arizona, U.S. | |
| Died: January 19, 2026 (aged 69) | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 28, 1981, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 3, 1981, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .238 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
David Frederick Schmidt (December 22, 1956 – January 19, 2026) was an American professional baseball catcher. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox in 1981. Schmidt was drafted by the Red Sox in the second round of the 1975 Major League Baseball draft and played his entire career in their organization.[1]
Schmidt died on January 19, 2026, at the age of 69.[2]
References
- ↑ Nowlin, Bill. "Dave Schmidt". sabr.org. Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ↑ Hoornstra, Jon Paul (January 22, 2026). "Former Red Sox Catcher Dies". Newsweek. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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