Ryan Shealy, baseball player, 2005-2010

Ryan Shealy

Born: 8/29/1979 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-14 | Final Game: 2010-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Ryan Nelson Shealy

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Biography

Ryan Shealy was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who made a significant impact as a position player during his career in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2010. Over the course of 169 games, Shealy showcased his offensive capabilities, accumulating 146 hits and achieving a batting average of .268. His power at the plate was evident as he recorded 19 home runs and drove in 94 runs, contributing to his teams' successes during his time in the league. Shealy's career unfolded during a period characterized by offensive prowess and the increasing influence of analytics in baseball. His ability to combine solid hitting with occasional speed on the bases—evidenced by his 2 stolen bases—highlighted his versatility as a player. Although his career was relatively brief, Shealy's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the competitive spirit and talent that marked the mid-2000s era in baseball. He retired on July 20, 2010, leaving behind a legacy of determination and skill.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
169 545 75 146 26 1 19 94 2 46 150 0.268 0.331 0.424 0.755 103.8

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — near 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
2005 COL NL 36 91 14 30 7 0 2 16 1 13 22 0.330 .264 (+25%) .330 (+25%) .418 (+13%) .749 (+18%) 337.1
2006 COL NL 5 9 2 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 51 193 29 54 10 1 7 36 1 15 50 0.280 .269 (+4%) .336 (avg) .431 (+4%) .768 (+3%) 0.0
2007 KCR AL 52 172 18 38 6 0 3 21 0 13 53 0.221 .268 (-18%) .335 (-15%) .422 (-27%) .758 (-22%) -665.8
2008 KCR AL 20 73 12 22 1 0 7 20 0 5 19 0.301 .263 (+14%) .333 (+6%) .416 (+45%) .749 (+28%) 334.3
2010 BOS AL 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 145 138 1148 76 5 124

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 COL 1B 19 17 155 8 0 8
2006 COL 1B 2 1 13 0 0 1
2006 KCA 1B 51 51 418 27 3 59
2007 KCA 1B 52 49 402 29 0 37
2008 KCA 1B 20 20 155 12 2 18
2010 BOS 1B 1 0 5 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 145
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 KCA AL $392,500
2006 COL NL $329,000
Total Career Earnings $721,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002