Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949) is an American former professional baseball third baseman who spent his entire 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1972 to 1989. [1]

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Dec 3, 2024 · MLB Network Presents is set to debut "Michael Jack Schmidt" on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. ET, marking the first time MLB Network has extensively covered a Philadelphia subject in its acclaimed documentary series. Now 35 years removed from his final game, the program features a candid Schmidt reflecting

Dec 12, 2024 · “Michael Jack Schmidt” features Schmidt and his legendary career, touching on key points from his time as a player and focusing on the development of his up-and-down relationship with the fans in the city of Philadelphia.

Schmidt was a 10-time Gold Glove Award winner and won six Silver Slugger Awards. He was voted the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1980, 1981 and 1986. The Phillies won the World Series in 1980, beating the Royals in six games, and …

Mike Schmidt Bio. Fullname: Michael Jack Schmidt; Born: 9/27/1949 in Dayton, OH; Draft: 1971, Philadelphia Phillies, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 30; College: Ohio; Debut: 9/12/1972; Hall of Fame: 1995

Dec 16, 2024 · A documentary on Phillies legend Mike Schmidt, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” aired Thursday night on the MLB Network taking viewers inside the emotional and on-field struggles Schmidt had living up to fans’ expectations, writes Gabriella Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Jul 14, 2022 · More than 30 years have passed since Michael Jack Schmidt hung up his cleats for the last time and bid Philadelphia farewell. He finished his career as undoubtedly the greatest Philadelphia Phillie of all time, surpassing the likes of Steve Carlton and Richie Ashburn.

On May 29, 1989, Schmidt – while with his Philadelphia Phillies on a road trip to San Diego – abruptly announced that he was retiring from the game. The Philadelphia Daily News devoted 10 pages to the story the next day under the banner “Suddenly, Schmidt …

Michael Jack Schmidt, in the minds of many the greatest third baseman of all time, was a Philadelphia institution. From 1973 to 1989 he led the Phillies to five National League championship series and two World Series.