Shawn Boskie, baseball player, 1990-1998

Shawn Boskie

Born: 3/28/1967 in Hawthorne, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-05-20 | Final Game: 1998-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Shawn Kealoha Boskie

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Biography

Shawn Boskie, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1998. He made his Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs, and over the years, he also played for the New York Mets and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Known for his versatility on the mound, Boskie's career record stood at 49 wins and 63 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.14. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 494 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute in high-pressure situations. Boskie's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the expansion of teams and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite facing challenges in terms of run support and consistency, he remained a dependable arm for several franchises. His contributions were particularly notable in an era that saw a blend of traditional pitching styles with emerging strategies that emphasized strikeouts and bullpen specialization. After retiring in 1998, Boskie left a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of the game during a time of significant change in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
49 63 217 132 4 0 1 870.3 982 497 133 292 494 5.14 0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 21.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1990 CHC NL 5 6 15 15 1 0 0 97.7 99 40 31 49 3.69 3.86 (+5%) -
1991 CHC NL 4 9 28 20 0 0 0 129.0 150 75 52 62 5.23 3.91 (-34%) -
1992 CHC NL 5 11 23 18 0 0 0 91.7 96 51 36 39 5.01 3.75 (-34%) -
1993 CHC NL 5 3 39 2 0 0 0 65.7 63 25 21 39 3.43 4.19 (+18%) -
1994 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.7 3 0 0 2 0.00 — -
1994 PHI NL 4 6 18 14 1 0 0 84.3 85 49 29 59 5.23 4.51 (-16%) -1108.1
1994 SEA AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 2.7 4 2 1 0 6.75 — 0.0
1995 LAA AL 7 7 20 20 1 0 0 111.7 127 70 25 51 5.64 4.45 (-27%) -
1996 LAA AL 12 11 37 28 1 0 0 189.3 226 112 67 133 5.32 4.61 (-15%) -
1997 BAL AL 6 6 28 9 0 0 1 77.0 95 55 26 50 6.43 4.39 (-46%) -1712.2
1998 WSN NL 1 3 5 5 0 0 0 17.7 34 18 4 10 9.17 4.43 (-107%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
222 145 10 26 5 2 1 8 0 9 45 0.179 0.227 0.262 0.489 0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.489 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 33.8% 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
1990 CHC NL 15 36 1 8 3 0 0 3 0 0 8 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1991 CHC NL 30 41 3 7 0 1 1 2 0 3 15 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1992 CHC NL 23 27 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1993 CHC NL 39 11 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1994 CHC NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 PHI NL 19 26 2 3 1 1 0 2 0 3 7 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1994 SEA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 LAA AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 LAA AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BAL AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 WSN NL 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 217 132 62 136 7 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 CHN P 15 15 12 12 0 2
1991 CHN P 28 20 14 21 2 0
1992 CHN P 23 18 8 21 1 2
1993 CHN P 39 2 3 5 1 0
1994 CHN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1994 PHI P 18 14 8 12 1 2
1994 SEA P 2 1 0 1 0 0
1995 CAL P 20 20 4 19 0 1
1996 CAL P 37 28 7 29 1 1
1997 BAL P 28 9 6 11 0 1
1998 MON P 5 5 0 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 217
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 BAL AL $660,000
1996 CAL AL $450,000
1995 CAL AL $350,000
1994 CHN NL $300,000
1993 CHN NL $210,000
1992 CHN NL $185,000
1991 CHN NL $130,000
Total Career Earnings $2,285,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Modesto Junior College Modesto CA 1986