Ducky Schofield
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John Richard "Ducky" Schofield (born January 7, 1935, in Springfield, Illinois
) was a Major League Baseball
infielder.
Schofield made his Major League Baseball debut with the St. Louis Cardinals
on July 3, 1953, and appeared in his final game on September 30, 1971. Ducky was a member of the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates and played a pivotal role in the team's N.L. pennant. It appeared the Pirates had suffered a huge loss on September 6, 1960 when team captain Dick Groat
, who would subsequently be honored as both the National League's batting champion and most valuable player, suffered a broken wrist. But Schofield took over as the Pirates' shortstop and batted .403 through the end of the season to help the Pirates clinch the N.L. pennant. He also hit .333 in the World Series (1 hit in 3 at bats) after Groat returned. Ducky is also the first player to bat at Shea Stadium in 1964 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Schofield is the father of daughters Kim Schofield Werth who competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the long jump and 100 meters, and Tammy; and son, former Major League Baseball player Dick Schofield
and the grandfather of current MLB outfielder Jayson Werth
. Ducky, Dick, and Jayson all played for the Los Angeles Dodgers
at one point in their respective careers. Ducky was also known as Dick Schofield, going by his middle name. His son's first name is Richard, so is technically not a "Junior".
Schofield and his wife, Donna, reside in Springfield, IL, where he is currently an elected official, serving on the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority
.
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
) was a Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
infielder.
Schofield made his Major League Baseball debut with the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
on July 3, 1953, and appeared in his final game on September 30, 1971. Ducky was a member of the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates and played a pivotal role in the team's N.L. pennant. It appeared the Pirates had suffered a huge loss on September 6, 1960 when team captain Dick Groat
Dick Groat
Richard Morrow Groat is a former two-sport athlete best known as a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for four National League teams, mainly the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, and was named the league's Most Valuable Player in after winning the batting title with a .325...
, who would subsequently be honored as both the National League's batting champion and most valuable player, suffered a broken wrist. But Schofield took over as the Pirates' shortstop and batted .403 through the end of the season to help the Pirates clinch the N.L. pennant. He also hit .333 in the World Series (1 hit in 3 at bats) after Groat returned. Ducky is also the first player to bat at Shea Stadium in 1964 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Schofield is the father of daughters Kim Schofield Werth who competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the long jump and 100 meters, and Tammy; and son, former Major League Baseball player Dick Schofield
Dick Schofield
Richard Craig "Dick" Schofield was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played 14 seasons, spanning from 1983–96. Schofield played the majority of his career with the California Angels, but also played on the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays team that eventually won the World Series...
and the grandfather of current MLB outfielder Jayson Werth
Jayson Werth
Jayson Richard Gowan Werth is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies. He bats and throws right-handed.-Background:Werth was born in...
. Ducky, Dick, and Jayson all played for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
at one point in their respective careers. Ducky was also known as Dick Schofield, going by his middle name. His son's first name is Richard, so is technically not a "Junior".
Schofield and his wife, Donna, reside in Springfield, IL, where he is currently an elected official, serving on the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority
Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority
The Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority is the elected board that governs the Prairie Capital Convention Center in downtown Springfield, Illinois.-History and Composition:...
.
See also
- Third-generation Major League Baseball families
External links
- Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (SMEAA) Board Members. Sangamon County, Illinois - Elected Officials.