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.
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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