Crazy Schmit
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Frederick M. Schmit (Germany)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10½", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut April 21, 1890
- Final Game June 8, 1901
- Born February 13, 1866 in Chicago, IL USA
- Died October 5, 1940 in Chicago, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Crazy Schmit, nicknamed "Germany", was not born in Europe but in Chicago, IL. He pitched five years in the majors between 1890-1901, never having a winning season but posting decent ERA's a couple of times.
He is notable for being a member of the starting rotation on the hapless 1899 Cleveland Spiders, and in 1901 was in the American League in its inaugural year.
He managed at Meridian in 1908.
