Jimmy Shamberger

Born: 10/15/1918 in Lower Peach Tree, AL, USA

Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Jim Shamberger

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Biography

Jimmy Shamberger, born in 1918, is an active position player in professional baseball, showcasing his skills in a competitive landscape. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 16 games, where he has recorded 11 hits, contributing to a batting average of .220. While he has not yet hit a home run, he has driven in 4 runs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Shamberger's ongoing career highlights his determination and resilience as he navigates the challenges of modern baseball. As a player in an era characterized by advanced analytics and specialized roles, he continues to adapt and make an impact on the game, embodying the spirit of perseverance that is essential for success in professional sports. His contributions, though modest in terms of traditional statistics, reflect the broader narrative of players who work diligently to carve out their place in the ever-evolving world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	50	6	11	2	1	0	4	1	1	1	0.220	0.235	0.300	0.535	0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
1938	BCA	NAL	8	20	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	TIC	NAL	8	30	3	5	1	1	0	2	1	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	13	11	11	17	6	1
SS	2	2	4	3	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	BCA	3B	7	5	1	9	4	1
1940	TIC	3B	6	6	10	8	2	0
1940	TIC	SS	2	2	4	3	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	13
Shortstop	2