From SABR Encyclopedia
| Ernest Irving Schuerman
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| "Ernie"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 5' 10"
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| Weight:
| 160
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| Born:
| 1927-7-17 at Whittier, CA (US)
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Ernest Schuerman was a professional player and manager.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Whittier, California in 1954.
- Resided in Pocatello, Idaho in 1952 and 1955.
- Married with one son (age 2) in 1952.
- Listed hobbies as hunting and skiing (1952) and golf and skiing (1954).
- Nationality self-identified as German.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Whittier Union High School in 1944.
- Participated in baseball, football and track in high school.
- Graduated from Idaho State with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education.
Outside of baseball
- Was a Physical Education director during the off-season in 1954.
- Served two years in the U.S. Navy Corps.
Achievements
- Led the 1948 Pioneer League shortstops in putouts with 235.
- Led the 1948 Pioneer League in strikeouts with 126 and was second in bases on balls received with 149.
- Led the 1950 Pioneer League in runs scored with 134, strikeouts with 139 and bases on balls received with 165.
- Led the 1949 South Atlantic League in strikeouts with 128.
- Led the 1950 Pioneer League shortstops in putouts with 261, assists with 367 and double plays with 92.
- Was second in the 1951 Pioneer League in bases on balls received with 168.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first professional contract by Ken Penner of the Saint Louis Cardinals.
Sources
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
