Shooty Babitt

Born: 3/9/1959 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-09 | Final Game: 1981-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Mack Neal Babitt

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Biography

Shooty Babitt, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1981 to 1981. Primarily known as a position player, Babitt played a total of 54 games in Major League Baseball. He made his mark as a versatile athlete, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .256, which included 40 hits and 14 runs batted in (RBIs). His ability to contribute on the base paths was evident as he recorded 5 stolen bases during his time in the league. Although Babitt did not hit any home runs throughout his career, his playing style was characterized by speed and solid contact hitting, traits that were particularly valuable in the game during the early 1980s. His tenure occurred during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in player development and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. Babitt's contributions, while not prolific in terms of statistics, reflected the essential role of utility players in supporting team dynamics and depth. Despite the brevity of his career, he remains a noted figure for fans who appreciate the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	156	10	40	1	3	0	14	5	13	13	0.256	0.314	0.301	0.615	-258.1

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1981	OAK	AL	54	156	10	40	1	3	0	14	5	13	13	0.256	.255 (avg)	.320 (-2%)	.368 (-18%)	.688 (-11%)	-258.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	52	44	84	125	6	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	OAK	2B	52	44	84	125	6	12

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	52

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
1981	Rookie of the Year	AL	5th	4.0	140	0