John Shearon

Born: 1871 in PA, USA

Died: 2/12/1932 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-07-28 | Final Game: 1896-05-09

Throws: R

Full name: John M. Shearon

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Biography

John Shearon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1891 to 1896. Born in 1871, Shearon's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52, showcasing his ability to hold opponents at bay, albeit with limited opportunities on the mound. Despite his modest statistics, including 19 strikeouts and no saves, Shearon contributed to the game during a time when pitchers were often relied upon to complete games without the luxury of specialized relief roles. His playing style reflected the norms of the 1890s, where pitchers were expected to endure long innings and maintain control over a game that was still finding its identity. While his career did not see the accolades of some of his contemporaries, John Shearon remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early evolution of the pitcher’s role in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	6	5	4	0	0	46.0	57	18	2	24	19	3.52	0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 3.52 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
1891	CL4	NL	1	3	6	5	4	0	0	46.0	57	18	24	19	3.52	3.52 (avg)	-432.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	188	16	41	1	2	0	16	9	5	21	0.218	0.238	0.245	0.483	-979.1

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
1891	CL4	NL	30	124	10	30	1	1	0	13	6	1	15	0.242	.254 (-5%)	.331 (-25%)	.343 (-23%)	.675 (-24%)	-508.2
1896	CL4	NL	16	64	6	11	0	1	0	3	3	4	6	0.172	.290 (-41%)	.354 (-38%)	.387 (-48%)	.741 (-43%)	-470.9