Joe Shaute, baseball player, 1922-1934

Joe Shaute

Born: 8/1/1899 in Peckville, PA, USA

Died: 2/21/1970 in Scranton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-07-06 | Final Game: 1934-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joseph Benjamin Shaute

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Biography

Joe Shaute was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1922 to 1934. Born in 1899, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period that bridged the end of the deadball era and the rise of the live-ball era. Shaute was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, and over his career, he accumulated a record of 99 wins and 109 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 512 strikeouts and collected 18 saves throughout his time in the league. Shaute played for several teams, showcasing his talent and versatility in various pitching roles. His contributions to the game were significant during a time when pitching styles and strategies were evolving, and he helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers. Despite the ups and downs reflected in his win-loss record, Shaute's dedication to the sport and his enduring impact on the teams he played for cemented his place in baseball history. He retired from the game on May 24, 1934, leaving behind a legacy as a determined and skilled competitor on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
99 109 360 208 103 5 18 1818.3 2097 838 75 534 512 4.15 0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 4.23 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
1922 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.7 7 8 3 3 19.64 — 0.0
1923 CLE AL 10 8 33 16 7 0 0 172.0 176 67 53 61 3.51 4.03 (+13%) 2069.5
1924 CLE AL 20 17 46 34 21 2 2 283.0 317 118 83 68 3.75 4.13 (+9%) 680.4
1925 CLE AL 4 12 26 17 10 1 4 131.0 160 79 44 34 5.43 4.55 (-19%) -529.2
1926 CLE AL 14 10 34 25 15 1 1 206.7 215 81 65 47 3.53 4.11 (+14%) -327.8
1927 CLE AL 9 16 45 28 14 0 2 230.3 255 108 75 63 4.22 4.08 (-3%) 172.5
1928 CLE AL 13 17 36 31 21 1 2 253.7 295 114 68 81 4.04 4.13 (+2%) 2287.8
1929 CLE AL 8 8 26 24 8 0 0 162.0 211 77 52 43 4.28 4.60 (+7%) 1358.2
1930 CLE AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 8 8 4 2 15.43 — 0.0
1931 BRO NL 11 8 25 19 6 0 0 128.7 162 69 32 50 4.83 4.10 (-18%) 196.0
1932 BRO NL 7 7 34 9 1 0 4 117.0 147 59 21 32 4.54 4.13 (-10%) 203.9
1933 BRO NL 3 4 41 4 0 0 2 108.3 125 42 31 26 3.49 3.86 (+10%) 163.0
1934 CIN NL 0 2 8 1 0 0 1 17.3 19 8 3 2 4.15 4.29 (+3%) 14.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
367 660 63 170 28 4 1 64 3 40 91 0.258 0.302 0.317 0.619 -1313.1

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1922 CLE AL 5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1923 CLE AL 33 68 3 11 0 0 0 4 0 2 8 0.162 .282 (-43%) .344 (-46%) .390 (-59%) .734 (-53%) -615.1
1924 CLE AL 46 107 17 34 7 1 1 11 1 7 15 0.318 .283 (+12%) .345 (+4%) .389 (+10%) .734 (+7%) 125.3
1925 CLE AL 29 53 4 16 2 1 0 6 0 2 7 0.302 .288 (+5%) .349 (avg) .407 (-7%) .756 (-4%) -31.7
1926 CLE AL 34 73 8 20 3 0 0 6 1 5 11 0.274 .279 (-2%) .345 (-7%) .390 (-19%) .735 (-14%) -167.0
1927 CLE AL 45 83 7 27 5 1 0 6 0 2 9 0.325 .282 (+15%) .344 (-1%) .392 (+4%) .736 (+2%) 4.9
1928 CLE AL 36 92 8 21 4 1 0 9 1 10 15 0.228 .280 (-19%) .342 (-11%) .395 (-26%) .737 (-19%) -296.2
1929 CLE AL 26 58 4 17 5 0 0 7 0 2 11 0.293 .289 (+1%) .353 (-10%) .415 (-9%) .769 (-10%) -108.2
1930 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1931 BRO NL 25 45 4 8 1 0 0 8 0 2 4 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1932 BRO NL 35 45 4 9 1 0 0 7 0 5 4 0.200 — — — — -225.1
1933 BRO NL 41 27 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1934 CIN NL 8 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
P 360 0 87 356 17 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 CLE OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1922 CLE P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1923 CLE P 33 0 6 37 2 2
1924 CLE P 46 0 12 59 5 1
1925 CLE P 26 0 4 26 0 1
1926 CLE P 34 0 7 30 0 0
1927 CLE P 45 0 15 45 0 2
1928 CLE P 36 0 16 60 2 3
1929 CLE P 26 0 9 23 3 1
1930 CLE P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1931 BRO P 25 0 7 27 1 1
1932 BRO P 34 0 6 18 2 1
1933 BRO P 41 0 5 28 2 0
1934 CIN P 8 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 360
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Juniata College Huntingdon PA 1922
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mansfield PA 1919, 1920