- Michael Jack Schmidt is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies
| Born: | 27 September 1949 Comment | | How old is Mike Schmidt in 2024? / Age: | 74 years
| | Zodiac sign: | Libra |
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Mike Schmidt facts
- Schmidt was a twelve-time All-Star and a three-time winner of the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player award (MVP), and he was known for his combination of power hitting and strong defense: as a hitter, he compiled 548 home runs and 1,595 runs batted in (RBIs), and led the NL in home runs eight times and in RBIs four times
- As a fielder, Schmidt won the National League Gold Glove Award for third basemen ten times
- Schmidt was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 and is often considered the greatest third baseman in baseball history
- Having an unusual batting stance, Schmidt turned his back somewhat towards the pitcher and rocked his rear end back-and-forth while waiting for a pitch
- By standing far back in the batter's box, he made it almost impossible to jam him by pitching inside
- Schmidt was one of the best athletes of his era; teammate Pete Rose once said, "To have his body, I'd trade him mine and my wife's, and I'd throw in some cash
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