Augie Schmidt was a standout shortstop for the Privateers, good enough to be selected second overall in the 1982 MLB First-Year Player Draft. He spent parts of five seasons in the Minor Leagues, twice reaching Double-A. After retiring from baseball, Schmidt has had a very successful career as head baseball coach at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisc., where he has won more than 600 games and a compiled a winning percentage of better than .700.
Augie Schmidt
1982 Golden Spikes Award WinnerShortstop, New OrleansBats/Throws | AVG | H | R | HR | RBI |
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R/R | .372 | 70 | 73 | 14 | 56 |