Earl Sheely

Born: 2/12/1893 in Bushnell, IL, USA

Died: 9/16/1952 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-14 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Earl Homer Sheely

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Biography

Earl Sheely, born in 1893, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made a significant impact during his career from 1921 to 1931. Over the course of 1,234 games, Sheely collected 1,340 hits, showcasing his consistent ability to reach base with a career batting average of .300. His offensive prowess was highlighted by his production of 48 home runs and 747 RBIs, making him a key contributor to his teams' lineups during the Roaring Twenties, an era known for its offensive explosion and the evolution of the game. Sheely was not only known for his hitting but also for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 33 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the dynamic nature of the game during his time, as players increasingly utilized speed alongside power. Throughout his career, Sheely earned respect for his reliable performance and versatility on the field. His contributions to baseball have left a lasting legacy, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1234	4471	572	1340	244	27	48	747	33	563	205	0.300	0.383	0.399	0.782	6930.8

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +5.3% above 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
1921	CHW	AL	154	563	68	171	25	6	11	95	4	57	34	0.304	.286 (+6%)	.344 (+9%)	.395 (+8%)	.739 (+9%)	1150.5
1922	CHW	AL	149	526	72	167	37	4	6	80	4	60	27	0.317	.285 (+11%)	.345 (+13%)	.397 (+10%)	.743 (+12%)	1445.0
1923	CHW	AL	156	570	74	169	25	3	4	88	5	79	30	0.296	.282 (+5%)	.344 (+12%)	.390 (-5%)	.734 (+3%)	737.1
1924	CHW	AL	146	535	84	171	34	3	3	103	7	95	28	0.320	.283 (+13%)	.345 (+23%)	.389 (+6%)	.734 (+14%)	2045.9
1925	CHW	AL	153	600	93	189	43	3	9	111	3	68	23	0.315	.288 (+9%)	.349 (+11%)	.407 (+8%)	.756 (+10%)	1428.5
1926	CHW	AL	145	525	77	157	40	2	6	89	3	75	13	0.299	.279 (+7%)	.345 (+14%)	.390 (+7%)	.735 (+10%)	1367.2
1927	CHW	AL	45	129	11	27	3	0	2	16	1	20	5	0.209	.282 (-26%)	.344 (-7%)	.392 (-29%)	.736 (-19%)	-371.0
1929	PIT	NL	139	485	63	142	22	4	6	88	6	75	24	0.293	.289 (+1%)	.353 (+11%)	.415 (-6%)	.769 (+2%)	480.2
1931	BSN	NL	147	538	30	147	15	2	1	77	0	34	21	0.273	.276 (-1%)	.338 (-6%)	.388 (-19%)	.726 (-13%)	-1352.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1220	0	12067	744	113	890

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1921	CHA	1B	154	1637	119	22	121
1922	CHA	1B	149	1512	103	12	101
1923	CHA	1B	156	1563	96	14	113
1924	CHA	1B	146	1423	79	14	97
1925	CHA	1B	153	1565	95	20	136
1926	CHA	1B	144	1386	84	8	87
1927	CHA	1B	36	315	15	6	25
1929	PIT	1B	139	1292	83	5	102
1931	BSN	1B	143	1374	70	12	108