Hunky Shaw, baseball player, 1908-1908

Hunky Shaw

Born: 9/29/1884 in Yakima, WA, USA

Died: 7/3/1969 in Yakima, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-05-16 | Final Game: 1908-05-16

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

Full name: Royal N. Shaw

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Biography

Hunky Shaw, born in 1884, had a brief and unique stint in Major League Baseball, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 1908. His career spanned only one game, during which he did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of .0. Despite the lack of traditional statistics, Shaw's participation in the early 20th century reflects the era's evolving landscape of baseball, when teams were often experimenting with rosters and player roles. Playing during an era that was characterized by the tail end of the deadball period, Shaw's time in the majors was fleeting but notable as part of the fabric of baseball history. His one-game appearance with the Cardinals places him among the many players who contributed to the sport's development, even if their impact on the field was limited. Shaw's brief career serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level, capturing a snapshot of a time when baseball was still solidifying its place as America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1908 PIT NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Washington Seattle WA 1905