Justus Sheffield, baseball player, 2018-2022

Justus Sheffield

Born: 5/13/1996 in Tullahoma, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-09-19 | Final Game: 2022-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 224 lbs

Full name: Justus Kane Sheffield

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Biography

Justus Sheffield was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2022. Born in 1996, Sheffield made his mark in the league as a left-handed hurler known for his competitive spirit and a repertoire that included a strong fastball and sharp breaking pitches. He recorded a career win-loss record of 12-12 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.47 over the course of his time in the majors. Sheffield also notched 155 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Sheffield's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including an increased emphasis on analytics and a growing focus on pitcher velocity and strikeout rates. While he did not record any saves during his career, his role as a starting and relief pitcher allowed him to adapt to various situations on the mound. Sheffield's journey through the majors reflected both the challenges and opportunities faced by young pitchers in a competitive environment, and he remains a notable figure for his contributions to the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 12 48 33 0 0 0 186.0 214 113 23 90 155 5.47 0

Career ERA 5.47 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
2018 NYY AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 4 3 3 0 10.12 — -
2019 SEA AL 0 1 8 7 0 0 0 36.0 44 22 18 37 5.50 4.51 (-22%) -189.5
2020 SEA AL 4 3 10 10 0 0 0 55.3 52 22 20 48 3.58 4.45 (+20%) 1790.7
2021 SEA AL 7 8 21 15 0 0 0 80.3 105 61 43 63 6.83 4.27 (-60%) -2846.1
2022 SEA AL 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 11.7 9 5 6 7 3.86 3.97 (+3%) -251.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 31.6% 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
2018 NYY AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 SEA AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 SEA AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 SEA AL 21 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2022 SEA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 33 11 25 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 NYA P 3 0 1 1 1 0
2019 SEA P 8 7 1 6 1 1
2020 SEA P 10 10 4 7 0 1
2021 SEA P 21 15 5 11 1 2
2022 SEA P 6 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48