John Shackelford

Born: 7/17/1905 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 6/27/1964 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Gerald Shackelford

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Biography

John Shackelford, born in 1905, is an active position player known for his consistent performance and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he has played in 143 games, demonstrating a solid batting average of .285. With 147 hits, Shackelford has established himself as a reliable offensive contributor. His ability to drive in runs is reflected in his 51 RBIs, and he has also showcased his power with 6 home runs. Adding to his dynamic play style, he has stolen 12 bases, highlighting his speed and agility on the bases. As a player in the contemporary era, Shackelford brings a blend of traditional hitting skills and modern athleticism to the game. His ongoing contributions to his team make him a key figure in the current landscape of baseball, where the emphasis on offense and speed continues to shape the sport. Shackelford's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the evolution of the game, as he adapts to the changing strategies and styles of play while leaving a mark on the field with his achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 516 66 147 13 6 6 51 12 19 3 0.285 0.313 0.368 0.681 -853.1

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1924 CBN NNL 20 86 9 24 4 1 0 8 2 3 0 0.279 .283 (-2%) .345 (-12%) .389 (-10%) .734 (-11%) -179.7
1925 HBG ECL 63 238 38 71 7 3 5 28 6 11 0 0.298 .288 (+4%) .349 (-6%) .407 (+2%) .756 (-2%) -108.5
1926 CAG NNL 12 32 2 7 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1930 BBB NNL 48 160 17 45 2 1 1 14 4 4 0 0.281 .293 (-4%) .354 (-13%) .429 (-24%) .784 (-19%) -565.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1926 NNC CAG 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 38 38 70 102 11 8
3B 102 37 43 64 12 4
SS 1 1 3 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 CBN 2B 1 1 0 4 0 0
1924 CBN 3B 18 18 24 35 5 2
1924 CBN SS 1 1 3 1 2 0
1925 HBG 3B 63 0 0 0 0 0
1926 CAG 3B 10 8 7 11 6 0
1930 BBB 2B 37 37 70 98 11 8
1930 BBB 3B 11 11 12 18 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 38
Third Base 102
Shortstop 1