Mike Shea

Born: 3/10/1867 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 8/22/1927 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-20 | Final Game: 1887-04-26

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Shea

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Biography

Mike Shea was a professional baseball pitcher whose brief career in the Major Leagues spanned just a week in April 1887. Born in 1867, Shea made his debut on April 20, 1887, and played for a short time before concluding his time in the league on April 26 of the same year. He recorded a win-loss record of 1-1, showcasing the competitive spirit of a player navigating the early days of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more organized and commercialized sport. Despite finishing his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.02 and no recorded strikeouts or saves, Shea's participation in the Major Leagues during a formative period in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's past. Players like Shea were essential in shaping the game, contributing to the evolving strategies and dynamics of pitching, even if their careers were not prolonged. His short stint serves as a reminder of the many individuals who played pivotal roles in the development of baseball, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	2	2	2	0	0	16.7	26	13	0	10	0	7.02	0

Career ERA 7.02 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 68.2% worse than 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
1887	CN2	AA	1	1	2	2	2	0	0	16.7	26	13	10	0	7.02	4.17 (-68%)	-378.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	0.333	0.250	0.583	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1887	CN2	AA	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	8	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	CN2	P	2	0	1	8	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2