Shane Rawley, baseball player, 1978-1989

Shane Rawley

Born: 7/27/1955 in Racine, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-06 | Final Game: 1989-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Shane William Rawley

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Biography

Shane Rawley, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who had an impactful career spanning from 1978 to 1989. He played in an era marked by a shift towards offensive prowess, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable arm on the mound. Throughout his career, Rawley compiled a record of 111 wins and 118 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. He was a strikeout artist, amassing a total of 991 strikeouts, and demonstrated his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations by recording 40 saves. Rawley’s performance earned him an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status among the top pitchers of his time. His competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure made him a valuable asset for the teams he played for. Despite playing during a period when power hitting dominated the game, Rawley’s skill set allowed him to stand out, contributing significantly to his teams' pitching rotations. His legacy is marked not only by his statistics but also by his resilience and adaptability in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
111 118 469 230 41 7 40 1871.3 1934 836 153 734 991 4.02 0

Career ERA 4.02 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — near 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
1978 SEA AL 4 9 52 2 0 0 4 111.3 114 51 51 66 4.12 3.69 (-12%) -109.9
1979 SEA AL 5 9 48 3 0 0 11 84.3 88 36 40 48 3.84 4.00 (+4%) 1375.7
1980 SEA AL 7 7 59 0 0 0 13 113.7 103 42 63 68 3.33 3.84 (+13%) 584.2
1981 SEA AL 4 6 46 0 0 0 8 68.3 64 30 38 35 3.95 3.58 (-10%) 182.3
1982 NYY AL 11 10 47 17 3 0 3 164.0 165 74 54 111 4.06 3.86 (-5%) -
1983 NYY AL 14 14 34 33 13 2 1 238.3 246 100 79 124 3.78 3.87 (+2%) -
1984 NYY AL 2 3 11 10 0 0 0 42.0 46 29 27 24 6.21 3.81 (-63%) -
1984 PHI NL 10 6 18 18 3 0 0 120.3 117 51 27 58 3.81 3.81 (avg) -295.1
1985 PHI NL 13 8 36 31 6 2 0 198.7 188 73 81 106 3.31 3.89 (+15%) -124.4
1986 PHI NL 11 7 23 23 7 1 0 157.7 166 62 50 73 3.54 3.97 (+11%) 346.7
1987 PHI NL 17 11 36 36 4 1 0 229.7 250 112 86 123 4.39 4.29 (-2%) 18.2
1988 PHI NL 8 16 32 32 4 1 0 198.0 220 92 78 87 4.18 3.73 (-12%) -6036.3
1989 MIN AL 5 12 27 25 1 0 0 145.0 167 84 60 68 5.21 3.71 (-40%) -3955.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
473 289 16 40 6 1 0 13 2 9 106 0.138 0.162 0.166 0.328 -2248.2

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OBP .162 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career SLG .166 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 54.0% 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
1978 SEA AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 SEA AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 SEA AL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 SEA AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYY AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYY AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 NYY AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 PHI NL 19 43 3 5 0 0 0 1 1 1 17 0.116 — — — — 0.0
1985 PHI NL 36 58 3 8 1 0 0 6 0 5 21 0.138 .257 (-46%) .323 (-38%) .390 (-60%) .714 (-50%) -506.8
1986 PHI NL 23 52 5 9 2 0 0 1 0 1 18 0.173 .257 (-33%) .325 (-43%) .395 (-46%) .720 (-45%) -403.4
1987 PHI NL 37 79 5 12 1 1 0 4 1 1 31 0.152 .262 (-42%) .331 (-52%) .415 (-54%) .746 (-53%) -753.7
1988 PHI NL 32 57 0 6 2 0 0 1 0 1 19 0.105 .254 (-59%) .317 (-62%) .377 (-63%) .695 (-62%) -584.4
1989 MIN AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 469 230 80 307 17 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 SEA P 52 2 8 20 1 1
1979 SEA P 48 3 4 15 0 1
1980 SEA P 59 0 4 28 1 3
1981 SEA P 46 0 1 14 0 1
1982 NYA P 47 17 5 29 1 1
1983 NYA P 34 33 14 33 2 3
1984 NYA P 11 10 1 5 1 0
1984 PHI P 18 18 8 12 1 1
1985 PHI P 36 31 12 36 1 2
1986 PHI P 23 23 4 28 4 3
1987 PHI P 36 36 6 34 1 2
1988 PHI P 32 32 9 33 2 2
1989 MIN P 27 25 4 20 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 469
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1985 Pitcher of the Month August
1981 Player of the Week Week of 1981-09-25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 BOS AL $350,000
1989 MIN AL $950,000
1988 PHI NL $900,000
1987 PHI NL $800,000
1986 PHI NL $800,000
1985 PHI NL $700,000
Total Career Earnings $4,500,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indian Hills Community College Centerville IA 1974