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Ray Schalk, a catcher renowned for his defensive prowess, played a vital role in the early 20th-century baseball landscape. Born on August 12, 1892, in Harvel, Illinois, Schalk began his professional career with the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association. His skills quickly caught the attention of the Chicago White Sox, who acquired him in 1912.
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Ray Schalk ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
42%
Power
13%
Bunting
98%
Drag
86%
Vision
32%
Discipline
85%
Clutch
78%
Durability
62%
Speed
74%
Arm Str
98%
Arm Acc
93%
Reaction
100%
Fielding
29%
Stealing
80%
Baserunning
77%
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