Mike Schmidt

Mike Schmidt
Birthdate 9/27/1949
Death Date
Debut Year 1972
Year of Induction 1995
Teams Phillies
Position Third Base

A 12-time All Star, 3-time MVP, and 10-time Gold Glover, Mike Schmidt is widely considered the greatest third baseman in MLB history.

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Mike Schmidt drove in 100+ runs in 7 seasons; he led the NL four times

Mike Schmidt drove in 100+ runs in 7 seasons; he led the NL four times

Mike Schmidt finished his Hall of Fame career with 1,595 RBI. At the time of his retirement only 19 men had more. Schmidt reached the century mark in RBI in seven seasons. From 1974-1987 he averaged 104 runs batted in per season. An All Star in 11 of those seasons, Schmidt paced the National League
Schmidt broke Chuck Klein's single-season home run mark in 1979

Schmidt broke Chuck Klein's single-season home run mark in 1979

When Mike Schmidt slugged 45 home runs in 1979, he broke Chuck Klein’ Phillies franchise single-season record. Klein held the mark for a half-century since slamming 41 in 1929. For an encore, Schmidt hit 48 the following season. The third baseman then retained the team’s top spot for m
Mike Schmidt became the Philadelphia Phillies franchise career home run leader in 1980

Mike Schmidt became the Philadelphia Phillies franchise career home run leader in 1980

Del Ennis’ 11 seasons with the Phillies featured a franchise record 259 home runs. After setting the mark in 1956, Ennis held it until 1980. That season Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt passed Ennis in a June 25th contest. The game was a good one for Schmitty. His record-breaking dinge
In 1980 Schmidt became the first National League third baseman to be the World Series MVP

In 1980 Schmidt became the first National League third baseman to be the World Series MVP

The importance of the 1980 World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies cannot be overstated. By winning baseball’s championship, the team became the last of the original 16 MLB teams to claim a Fall Classic title. They got there in large part because of third baseman Mike Schmidt. The 8-time lea
Mike Schmidt's 313 homers were MLB's most in the 1980s

Mike Schmidt's 313 homers were MLB's most in the 1980s

A first-ballot Hall of Famer, Mike Schmidt was known for his home run hitting prowess as well as his fine glove work at the hot corner. An eight-time home run champion, Schmidt also earned ten Gold Glove Awards. The three-time MVP finished with 548 career round trippers. Schmidt was one of the best
In 1988 Schmidt hit his 537th career home run to pass Mickey Mantle on the all-time list

In 1988 Schmidt hit his 537th career home run to pass Mickey Mantle on the all-time list

Shown here is a game-used lineup card from a historic Mike Schmidt milestone home run. The third baseman is written into the cleanup spot of manager Lee Elia’s order on July 14, 1988. In the bottom of the 6th, Schmidt hit a home run over Veteran Stadium’s centerfield fence off of former
Mike Schmidt finished among the all-time leaders in homers and RBI

Mike Schmidt finished among the all-time leaders in homers and RBI

Mike Schmidt hit 548 homer and drove in 1,595 runs during his illustrious career. Few men in baseball history have equaled those totals. Third baseman is widely considered the best to play his position. Schmidt hit 30 ore more homers in a season in 13 times. He drove in 100 or more runs in 8 differe

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