Jim Shaw

Born: 8/13/1893 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 1/27/1962 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-15 | Final Game: 1921-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Aloysius Shaw

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Biography

Jim Shaw, born in 1893, was a prominent pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 until 1921. Known for his competitive spirit and skill on the mound, Shaw's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. He finished his career with a record of 84-98, a testament to both his durability and the challenges he faced while competing against some of the best hitters of his time. Shaw posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.07 across his career, highlighting his effectiveness in limiting runs. He recorded 767 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower batters and secure crucial outs. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Shaw contributed to his teams with 17 saves, demonstrating his versatility and reliability as a late-game option. His contributions to the game during the early 20th century helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Shaw's legacy remains a reflection of the competitive spirit of baseball during a transformative period in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
84	98	287	193	96	17	17	1600.3	1446	546	28	688	767	3.07	0

Career ERA 3.07 vs. league average 3.09 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
1913	WSN	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	13.0	8	3	7	14	2.08	3.07 (+32%)	-
1914	WSN	AL	15	17	48	31	15	5	4	257.0	198	77	137	164	2.70	2.93 (+8%)	-
1915	WSN	AL	6	11	25	18	7	1	1	133.0	102	37	76	78	2.50	2.90 (+14%)	-
1916	WSN	AL	3	8	26	9	5	2	1	106.3	86	31	50	44	2.62	2.78 (+6%)	-
1917	WSN	AL	15	14	47	31	15	2	1	266.3	233	95	123	118	3.21	2.69 (-19%)	-
1918	WSN	AL	16	12	41	30	14	4	1	241.3	201	65	90	129	2.42	2.83 (+14%)	-
1919	WSN	AL	17	17	45	37	23	3	5	306.7	274	93	101	128	2.73	3.09 (+12%)	-
1920	WSN	AL	11	18	38	32	17	0	1	236.3	285	112	87	88	4.27	3.45 (-24%)	-
1921	WSN	AL	1	0	15	4	0	0	3	40.3	59	33	17	4	7.36	4.02 (-83%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
287	528	31	86	15	5	4	22	0	16	189	0.163	0.190	0.233	0.423	-2967.6

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1913	WSN	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	WSN	AL	48	85	5	10	1	0	1	2	1	34	0.118	.255 (-54%)	.322 (-60%)	.339 (-51%)	.661 (-56%)	-786.6
1915	WSN	AL	25	43	2	10	2	0	0	3	3	20	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	WSN	AL	26	32	2	5	2	0	0	0	2	13	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	WSN	AL	47	91	4	14	1	2	0	4	3	30	0.154	.248 (-38%)	.312 (-42%)	.323 (-35%)	.635 (-39%)	-580.4
1918	WSN	AL	41	83	2	11	1	1	0	4	1	24	0.133	.255 (-48%)	.318 (-55%)	.326 (-48%)	.645 (-52%)	-694.7
1919	WSN	AL	45	106	8	17	2	1	3	6	3	33	0.160	.262 (-39%)	.322 (-43%)	.347 (-19%)	.670 (-30%)	-567.8
1920	WSN	AL	38	74	6	14	4	1	0	2	3	31	0.189	.271 (-30%)	.331 (-28%)	.363 (-26%)	.694 (-26%)	-338.1
1921	WSN	AL	15	12	2	5	2	0	0	1	0	4	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0