Al Shaw, baseball player, 1901-1909

Al Shaw

Born: 5/22/1873 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England

Died: 3/25/1958 in Uhrichsville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-06-10 | Final Game: 1909-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alfred Louis Shaw

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Biography

Al Shaw was a professional baseball player born in 1873, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1909. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 181 games during his Major League tenure. Shaw's offensive contributions included 92 hits, one home run, and 32 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .200. He also showcased his speed on the bases, recording six stolen bases throughout his career. Shaw played during a transformative period in baseball history, transitioning from the early days of the sport into a time of increased competitiveness and evolving playing styles. Though his individual statistics might not reflect a standout career, Shaw's presence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, an era marked by the rise of organized play and the establishment of more formalized team strategies. His participation in this formative period is a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
181 459 31 92 9 3 1 32 6 35 51 0.200 0.267 0.240 0.507 -1153.3

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1901 DET AL 55 171 20 46 7 0 1 23 2 10 13 0.269 .271 (-1%) .326 (-2%) .359 (-9%) .686 (-6%) -137.4
1907 BOS AL 76 198 10 38 1 3 0 7 4 18 24 0.192 .245 (-22%) .304 (-11%) .308 (-26%) .613 (-19%) -560.5
1908 CHW AL 32 49 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 10 0.082 — — — — -455.3
1909 BSN NL 18 41 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 0.098 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 0 85 3 6 8
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
C 158 83 573 188 31 16
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 DET 1B 9 0 83 3 5 7
1901 DET 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1901 DET C 42 0 134 46 12 5
1901 DET SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1907 BOS 1B 1 0 2 0 1 1
1907 BOS C 73 60 294 106 12 10
1908 CHA C 29 9 87 15 5 1
1909 BSN C 14 14 58 21 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 159
First Base 10
Third Base 2
Shortstop 1
Right Field 1