Gerry Shea

Born: 10/26/1881 in Long Point, IL, USA

Died: 5/3/1964 in Berkeley, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-10-01 | Final Game: 1905-10-03

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Gerald Joseph Shea

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Biography

Gerry Shea was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played in the early 20th century, a time when Major League Baseball was still developing its identity in the post-deadball era. His career spanned a brief period from October 1 to October 3, 1905, during which he appeared in only 2 games. Despite the limited appearances, Shea made a notable impact at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .333, accumulating 2 hits in his 6 at-bats. Shea's playing style exemplified the era's emphasis on contact hitting, as reflected in his ability to secure hits without the power numbers that characterized later generations. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his brief tenure in the majors highlighted the competitive nature of early baseball, where many players had short careers due to the evolving dynamics of the game. Gerry Shea's contributions, albeit modest in volume, are a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +34.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — +5.8% 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
1905	STL	NL	2	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	2	7	4	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	SLN	C	2	2	7	4	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2