John Schultz

Note: This page discusses 1891 major league pitcher John Schultz. For the 2011 draftee of the same name, click here.

John Frederick Schultz
also known as John F. Schultze

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
• Height 6' 0", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut May 6, 1891
• Final Game June 11, 1891
• Born March 20, 1870 in Staten Island, NY USA
• Died April 27, 1951 in Norristown, PA USA

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Biographical Information

John Schultz pitched six games in 1891 for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is not to confused with his contemporary, catcher John Schulze. With the Phillies and on various amateur teams, he often formed a battery with George Ulrich.

He was originally from Staten Island, NY but moved to Philadelphia, PA at some point. He married there and researchers were finally able to identify him thanks to his marriage certificate, as all other details in that document matched what was already known about the ballplayer.

Further Reading

• "John Schultz", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, May/June, 2026, p. 1.