Nap Shea

Born: 5/23/1874 in Ware, MA, USA

Died: 7/8/1968 in Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-11 | Final Game: 1902-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Edward Shea

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Biography

Nap Shea was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who played in the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Shea's Major League career spanned from 1902 to 1909, where he appeared in a total of 3 games. Primarily known as a position player, he recorded 1 hit in 8 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .125. Despite his limited playing time, Shea's involvement in the league during this formative period contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones—finishing his career with no home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases—Shea's participation in the game during its early days reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his era. The early 1900s were a time of experimentation and change in baseball, and while Shea's impact may have been minimal on the field, he remains a part of the narrative that shaped the development of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.125	0.300	0.125	0.425	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1902	PHI	NL	3	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	13	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	PHI	C	3	0	13	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3