Summary
Dave Schmidt, a former Boston Red Sox catcher, passed away at the age of 69. He played 15 major league games for the Red Sox in 1981 during an eight-year career with the team. Schmidt also faced health challenges later in life, including battling lymphoma and heart issues.
Key Facts
- Dave Schmidt played 15 games for the Boston Red Sox in 1981.
- He was drafted by the Red Sox in the second round in 1975.
- Schmidt hit .238 with two home runs in his MLB career.
- He played in the minor leagues before making it to the majors.
- Schmidt spent 1980 in Triple-A due to a broken ankle and vertigo.
- A player strike in 1981 limited his time in the major leagues.
- He retired from baseball after the 1982 season.
- Later in life, Schmidt battled lymphoma and heart disease.
