Ray Schalk
Raymond William Schalk (August 12, 1892 – May 19, 1970) was an American professional baseball player, coach, manager and scout. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox for the majority of his career. Known for his fine handling of pitchers and outstanding defensive ability, Schalk was considered the greatest defensive catcher of his era. He revolutionized the way the catching position was played by using his speed and agility to expand the previously accepted defensive capabilities for his position. Schalk was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.
| Ray Schalk | |
|---|---|
Schalk with the Chicago White Sox in 1920 | |
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: August 12, 1892 Harvel, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: May 19, 1970 (aged 77) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 11, 1912, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 15, 1929, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .253 |
| Home runs | 11 |
| Runs batted in | 594 |
| Managerial record | 102–125 |
| Winning % | .449 |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Member of the National | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1955 |
| Election method | Veterans Committee |
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