Buddy Schultz

Charles Budd Schultz (born September 19, 1950), is a former Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from 1975–1979. He played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.

Schultz holds the NCAA record for most strikeouts in a game. On April 3, 1971, while playing for Miami University, he recorded 26 strikeouts against Wright State.

Signed 1980 Topps #601
Collected via Mail July 22, 2024

Basics

  • Positions
    • Pitcher
  • Major League Debut
    • September 3, 1975
    • He made his debut in the bottom of the sixth inning for the Chicago Cubs while visiting the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. He faced Bake McBride, getting a ground ball out, and ended the inning. He received credit for the win on his debut, even though he did not face any other batsmen. 1
  • Last MLB Appearance
    • September 28, 1979
    • He entered the game in the top of the sixth, for the St. Louis Cardinals against the visiting New York Mets at Busch Stadium. He allowed 1 hit in facing 7 batsmen.2

Teams Played for

  • Miami University RedHawks – Mid-American Conference (NCAA)
  • GCL Cubs – Gulf Coast League (Rookie)
  • Quincy Cubs – Midwest League (A)
  • Midland Cubs – Texas League (AA)
  • Wichita Aeros – American Association (AAA)
  • Chicago Cubs – National League
  • New Orleans Pelicans – American Association (AAA)
  • St. Louis Cardinals – National League
  • Springfield Redbirds – American Association (AAA)
  • Arkansas Travelers – Texas League (AA)

Career Stat Line

  • W-L: 15-9
  • ERA 3.68
  • Strikeouts: 193
  • Starts: 3
  • Saves: 12
  • Games Played: 168
  • Innings Pitched: 240.0

Transfers

  • June 6, 1972
    • Signed out of Draft
  • February 28, 1977
    • Traded from Chicago Cubs to St. Louis Cardinals
    • Cubs received Mark Covert

Injured List

  • July 4 – 25, 1977
    • Strained Hamstring
  • July 5 – September 9, 1979
    • Right Shoulder tendinitis