The front: Schatzeder shows a quirky delivery at Yankee Stadium. Schatzeder pitched in two day games at Yankee Stadium in 1980. Most likely this is May 26, the same day as
Lance Parrish's card. Schatzeder game up 5 runs in 4 innings, and the bullpen was no relief for the Tigers, who got mauled 13-5. The third baseman examining the dirt in detail is Richie Hebner, probably figuring out how deep a grave he could dig there. The other game is less likely - the last day of the season, not usually a time Topps sent out photographers. Schatzeder pitched a complete game, allowing just a 2-run HR to Eric Soderholm, but it was enough for another loss, 2-1.
The back: Schatzeder's ERA was 0.12 higher than league leader JR Richard.
The player: 1981 was the last year Schatzeder was primarily a starter. He spent another 10 years as a journeyman middle reliever for several teams, most notably the Twins with whom he won a World Series in 1987. Overall in 504 games (121 starts) over 15 seasons for nine teams, he went 69-68 with 10 saves and a 3.74 ERA.
The man: After his playing career he was a gym teacher and coach at Waubonsie High School in Illinois. He is now retired.
My collection: I have 33 of his cards, from 1978 to 1991. I would be interested in trading for 1982 Topps Traded #104.
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