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Skip Schumaker | Outfielder

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (33) / 2/3/1980
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 195
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Skip Schumaker owns a weak .146/.293/.167 batting line in 58 plate appearances this season with the Dodgers.
Schumaker has just one extra-base hit. He was acquired this winter from the Cardinals in exchange for infield prospect Jake Lemmerman, who is starting at shortstop and doing pretty well at the plate for Double-A Springfield. May 6 - 11:29 AM

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Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers acquired UTIL Skip Schumaker from the Cardinals for INF Jake Lemmerman.

Schumaker's playing time in St. Louis tailed off near the end of the 2012 season and he wasn't going to get more use in 2013, so the Cardinals found a better spot for him. He'll share time at second base out in Los Angeles with Mark Ellis while also serving as depth at all three outfield spots. Schumaker is a .305/.359/.403 carer hitter against right-handed pitching.
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 05:54:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports the the Dodgers have acquired Skip Schumaker from the Cardinals.

There's no word yet on what the Cards are getting in return. Schumaker will be used as a backup at second base and in the outfield and will be reunited with former hitting coach Mark McGwire. The 32-year-old is a career .305/.359/.403 hitter against right-handed pitching, so he's not a bad guy to have on the bench, and he's slated to make just $1.5 million in 2013.
Related: Dodgers
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 11:17:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Twins and Reds have expressed interest in Skip Schumaker.

Schumaker could compete for playing time at second base and in center field for the Twins, and he would offer the Reds some protection for the talented but streaky Drew Stubbs in center. The Dodgers also reportedly have interest in the veteran utility player.
Related: Reds, Twins
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 09:55:00 AM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com hears that the Dodgers are interested in Skip Schumaker.

The Cardinals are looking to deal Schumaker after his role was diminished down the stretch in 2012. He's slated to make just $1.5 million in 2013 and is a career .305/.359/.403 hitter against right-handed pitching, so the 32-year-old could still be a useful bench piece.
Related: Dodgers
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 07:52:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Cardinals are open to trading Skip Schumaker this offseason.

Schumaker is no longer needed with Daniel Descalso the everyday second baseman and top prospect Kolten Wong on the way. The 32-year-old will be an obvious candidate to be shopped this winter in the final season of a two-year, $3 million extension.
Source: FOXSports.com
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 06:35:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Skip Schumaker is not being viewed as an option at second base for the Cardinals next season.

"It's hard to imagine him getting a chance a ton of playing time there with what we know we have," Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said Thursday morning. Daniel Descalso became the Cardinals' starter at second base down the stretch this summer and top infield prospect Kolten Wong is on the way. Matt Carpenter could also be an option if he makes progress defensively this winter.
Related: Daniel Descalso, Matt Carpenter
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 12:31:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Skip Schumaker (wrist) failed to reach base as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.

Schumaker hasn't started a game in close to a week because of a sore left wrist. Daniel Descalso has been serving as the Cardinals' primary second baseman.
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 08:49:00 AM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Skip Schumaker is out of the Cardinals' lineup on Wednesday because of a sore left wrist.

Schumaker was hit on the wrist by a pitch during Tuesday night's loss. He is available to pinch hit.
Source: FOX Sports Midwest
Wed, Aug 8, 2012 05:10:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Cardinals activated 2B/OF Skip Schumaker from the 15-day disabled list.

Schumaker will be in uniform and ready to go for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. He'll return to a .321/.378/.432 line, and will likely split time between second base and center field for the Cardinals.
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 12:04:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Skip Schumaker (hamstring) will be activated in time for Tuesday's game in Detroit, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

He has been sidelined since the end of May with a right hamstring strain. The 32-year-old utilityman was batting .321/.378/.432 with 12 RBI in 29 games before sustaining the injury. Schumaker should see enough playing time to be an asset once again in NL-only leagues.
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 09:43:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Skip Schumaker (hamstring) singled and scored a run Wednesday in his rehab debut at Triple-A Memphis.

Schumaker should be ready to return by early next week. The 32-year-old utilityman was batting .321/.378/.432 with 12 RBI in 29 games before the hamstring strain.
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 11:45:00 AM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Skip Schumaker (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis.

Schumaker is slated to bat second and start in center field. If all goes well over the next few days, he should return to the Cardinals early next week. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since the end of May with a right hamstring strain.
Source: B.J. Rains on Twitter
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 11:10:00 AM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Skip Schumaker (hamstring) is close to going out on a rehab assignment.

Schumaker took batting practice again Tuesday and also tested out his hamstring by running the bases. He's eligible to return Thursday, but he seems likely to be ready by early next week.
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 09:37:00 PM
Skip Schumaker - OF - Dodgers

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Friday that Skip Schumaker (hamstring) will likely miss two to four weeks.

Schumaker was placed on the disabled list Friday with a Grade 1 strain of his right hamstring. While there's optimism that he'll be able to return when he's first eligible, the Cards will see how the injury responds in the coming days. Shane Robinson and Adron Chambers figure to get most of the playing time in center field for now, though Carlos Beltran is making the start there Friday night.
Related: Carlos Beltran, Shane Robinson, Adron Chambers
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 05:29:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra