Harry Shanley, baseball player, 1912-1912

Harry Shanley

Born: 1/30/1889 in Granbury, TX, USA

Died: 12/13/1934 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-15 | Final Game: 1912-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Harry Root Shanley

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Biography

Harry Shanley, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. He played in the Major Leagues from September 15 to September 24, 1912, primarily taking on the role of a position player during his time with the team. Despite the short duration of his career, Shanley made his mark by appearing in 5 games, where he recorded 0 hits and 0 home runs, finishing with a batting average of .0. However, he contributed to his team by driving in 1 run, illustrating that even in limited opportunities, players could impact the game in various ways. Shanley's career unfolded in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged style of play that would emerge in the following decades. While his statistical contributions may not reflect a typical successful baseball career, Shanley remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who passed through the league during its formative years. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.000 0.200 0.000 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 71.2% 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
1912 SLA AL 5 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 4 0 7 3 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 SLA SS 4 0 7 3 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis MO 1909, 1910