Shirley Petway

Born: 7/6/1908 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 12/27/1984 in Chicago, IL, USA

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Shirley H. Petway

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Biography

Shirley Petway, born in 1908, is an active professional baseball player who captivates fans with his impressive performances on the field. As a position player, Petway showcases his skills through a combination of speed and hitting ability, boasting a batting average of .304 over the course of 25 games. With 24 hits and 9 RBIs, he demonstrates a keen eye for the strike zone and a knack for driving in runs, all while maintaining a steady presence in the lineup. His two stolen bases highlight his agility and strategic base-running, adding an exciting dimension to his overall gameplay. As he continues his career, Petway represents the evolving nature of modern baseball, where players must adapt to the increasing pace and competitive demands of the game. His performance not only reflects personal achievement but also contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, as he plays during an era marked by a drive for athletic excellence and innovation in the sport. With each game, Petway leaves a lasting impact, inspiring both teammates and aspiring players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 79 8 24 0 0 0 9 2 8 0 0.304 0.375 0.304 0.679 -2.1

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1932 BBB NSL 14 47 5 14 0 0 0 7 2 6 0 0.298 — — — — -2.1
1932 LVB NSL 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — -2.1
1937 DTS NAL 8 24 3 9 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1944 CBE NAL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1932 NSC NEG 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 2 2 2 1 0
C 10 8 45 2 3 1
OF 10 10 22 1 1 0
SS 4 4 6 17 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 BBB 3B 2 2 2 1 0 0
1932 BBB OF 8 8 20 1 1 0
1932 BBB SS 4 4 6 17 4 0
1932 LVB C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 LVB OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
1937 DTS 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1937 DTS C 8 7 45 2 3 1
1944 CBE C 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
Third Base 3
Shortstop 4
Left Field 2
Right Field 8