Al Shaw

Born: 3/1/1881 in Toledo, IL, USA

Died: 12/30/1974 in Danville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-28 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Albert Simpson Shaw

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Biography

Al Shaw, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1907 to 1915. Primarily a position player, Shaw made a notable impact on the game during the early years of the 20th century, a period characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 474 games, showcasing his skills as a solid hitter with a career batting average of .281. His offensive contributions included 434 hits and 14 home runs, complemented by 170 RBIs and 64 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and ability to impact games both at the plate and on the base paths. Shaw's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his era, as he combined speed with a keen batting eye, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His performance on the field earned him recognition among contemporaries, and he left a lasting legacy as a player who contributed to the growth of the sport in its formative years. After concluding his playing career on October 3, 1915, Shaw remained a respected figure in baseball history, embodying the spirit and competitive nature of the game during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
474	1547	235	434	74	28	14	170	64	173	241	0.281	0.353	0.392	0.745	4744.4

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.635 across their career seasons — +17.4% above 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
1907	STL	NL	9	25	2	7	0	0	0	1	1	3	0	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	STL	NL	107	367	40	97	13	4	1	19	9	25	71	0.264	.240 (+10%)	.298 (+4%)	.306 (+8%)	.605 (+6%)	324.2
1909	STL	NL	114	331	45	82	12	7	2	34	15	55	66	0.248	.244 (+1%)	.306 (+16%)	.312 (+10%)	.618 (+13%)	918.6
1914	BRF	FL	112	376	81	122	27	7	5	49	24	44	59	0.324	.255 (+27%)	.322 (+23%)	.339 (+40%)	.661 (+31%)	2143.3
1915	KCF	FL	132	448	67	126	22	10	6	67	15	46	45	0.281	.250 (+12%)	.318 (+9%)	.332 (+25%)	.651 (+17%)	1358.3