Richie Shaffer

Born: 3/15/1991 in Flemington, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-08-03 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Richard Michael Shaffer

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Biography

Richie Shaffer, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 to 2016. During his brief career, Shaffer appeared in 51 games, showcasing his potential as a power hitter with a total of 26 hits, including 5 home runs and 10 RBIs. Despite posting a batting average of .213 and not recording any stolen bases, he demonstrated the ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts during his time in the league. Shaffer's career unfolded during a period characterized by a strong emphasis on power hitting in MLB. As teams increasingly valued home runs and slugging ability, Shaffer's contributions, although limited, came at a time when players were often judged by their ability to drive in runs and hit for power. His journey through the majors, though short, reflects the challenges faced by many players aiming to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. After concluding his MLB tenure on October 2, 2016, Shaffer's legacy remains a testament to the aspirations of aspiring athletes in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	122	16	26	9	0	5	10	0	15	50	0.213	0.310	0.410	0.720	-24.3

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — near 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
2015	TBR	AL	31	74	11	14	3	0	4	6	0	10	32	0.189	.254 (-26%)	.316 (-3%)	.404 (-3%)	.721 (-3%)	-23.3
2016	TBR	AL	20	48	5	12	6	0	1	4	0	5	18	0.250	—	—	—	—	-1.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	21	16	128	13	1	10
3B	12	5	10	6	1	3
OF	5	2	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	TBA	1B	10	8	64	6	0	4
2015	TBA	3B	8	4	6	6	1	3
2015	TBA	OF	3	1	2	0	0	0
2016	TBA	1B	11	8	64	7	1	6
2016	TBA	3B	4	1	4	0	0	0
2016	TBA	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	21
Third Base	12
Left Field	1
Right Field	4
Designated Hitter	14