George Shears

Born: 4/13/1890 in Marshall, MO, USA

Died: 11/12/1978 in Loveland, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-24 | Final Game: 1912-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Penfield Shears

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Biography

George Shears was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from April 24, 1912, to June 20, 1912, during which he participated in four Major League games. As a position player, Shears recorded one hit over his limited time in the league, finishing with a batting average of .167. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in any runs, his presence in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Shears's time in the Major Leagues was fleeting, yet it reflects the experiences of many players during the early 1900s, a time when the sport was evolving and expanding in popularity. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his journey from minor leagues to the majors underscores the challenges faced by players of his time. Today, George Shears remains a part of baseball's historical narrative, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in a sport that was still finding its identity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	15.0	24	9	1	11	9	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 60.6% 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
1912	NYY	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	15.0	24	9	11	9	5.40	3.36 (-61%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	6	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	0.286	0.333	0.619	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1912	NYY	AL	4	6	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	NYA	P	4	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4