Skip Schumaker played in MLB for the Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds.
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22 Facts About Skip Schumaker
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In 2001, his only year with regular playing time, Skip Schumaker had 100 total hits for a batting average of an even.
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Skip Schumaker was selected in the 5th round of the 2001 MLB Draft by the St Louis Cardinals.
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Skip Schumaker spent the remainder of 2001 with the short-season New Jersey Cardinals, and in 2002 he had 158 hits for the Potomac Cannons.
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Skip Schumaker entered the game as a pinch-hitter for the pitcher, Chris Carpenter, and was struck out by David Wells.
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Skip Schumaker hit his first Major League home run on April 5,2006, in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Skip Schumaker played in 28 regular-season games in 2006 for St Louis, but did not appear in the postseason.
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Skip Schumaker became a capable leadoff hitter and a strong defensive outfielder with an above-average arm.
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Skip Schumaker had six hits in seven at-bats against the New York Mets on July 26, the first Cardinal to do so since Terry Moore against the Boston Braves on September 5,1935.
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Skip Schumaker, who played shortstop in high school and college began working out with Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo in spring training to prepare.
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Skip Schumaker would go on to become the Cardinals' starting second baseman during the 2009 season.
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Skip Schumaker faced five batters, striking out two, walking one, and giving up a two-run home run to Aaron Miles.
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Skip Schumaker was added back to the 25-man roster for the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers and won his second championship title after the Cardinals won the series after a deciding 7 games.
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Skip Schumaker signed another two-year deal with the Cardinals on December 12,2011, for $3 million.
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Skip Schumaker pitched two scoreless innings for the Dodgers during the season.
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On November 18,2013, Skip Schumaker signed a 2-year, $5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds with a club option for 2016.
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Skip Schumaker attributed his choice to their playoff contention in recent years.
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In February 2016, Skip Schumaker signed a minor league contract with the Padres that included an invitation to Major League spring training.
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On December 4,2017, Skip Schumaker agreed to become the new first base coach for the San Diego Padres.
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Skip Schumaker was promoted to associate manager prior to the 2020 season.
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On November 6,2021, Skip Schumaker was hired as the bench coach for the St Louis Cardinals.
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