Jon Shave, baseball player, 1993-1999

Jon Shave

Born: 11/4/1967 in Waycross, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-05-15 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Taylor Shave

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Biography

Jon Shave, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 79 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile position player. Shave recorded a batting average of .287, demonstrating a solid ability to hit for average during his time on the field. He accumulated 46 hits, including one home run, and drove in 21 runs while also stealing three bases. Shave's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by increasing offensive production and evolving player roles. While not a household name, his contributions reflected the depth of talent that often characterized the rosters of the teams he played for. Despite limited playing time, Shave's .287 batting average remains a highlight of his professional career, marking him as a competent hitter who made the most of his opportunities in the major leagues. He retired on October 3, 1999, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and determination in the competitive world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 160 20 46 9 0 1 21 3 8 35 0.287 0.326 0.362 0.688 -125.3

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1993 TEX AL 17 47 3 15 2 0 0 7 1 0 8 0.319 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIN AL 19 40 7 10 3 0 1 5 1 3 10 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1999 TEX AL 43 73 10 21 4 0 0 9 1 5 17 0.288 .271 (+6%) .344 (+2%) .433 (-21%) .778 (-11%) -125.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 4 44 1 0 7
2B 9 6 10 18 0 4
3B 21 11 8 26 1 3
SS 34 19 39 75 7 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 TEX 2B 8 6 9 17 0 3
1993 TEX SS 9 6 13 20 3 6
1998 MIN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1998 MIN 3B 15 10 6 20 0 2
1998 MIN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 TEX 1B 9 4 43 1 0 7
1999 TEX 2B 1 0 1 1 0 1
1999 TEX 3B 6 1 2 6 1 1
1999 TEX SS 24 13 26 55 4 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Second Base 9
Third Base 21
Shortstop 34
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 TEX AL $200,000
1994 TEX AL $111,500
Total Career Earnings $311,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990