Jim Shellenback, baseball player, 1966-1977

Jim Shellenback

Born: 11/18/1943 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-15 | Final Game: 1977-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Philip Shellenback

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Biography

Jim Shellenback, born in 1943, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1977. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 16-30, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81. Shellenback recorded a total of 222 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. His playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and determination, which allowed him to navigate the competitive landscape of baseball during a period marked by evolving offensive strategies and pitcher usage. Shellenback's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the traditional deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. His contributions on the mound, though not always reflected in his win-loss record, underscored his importance as a reliable pitcher who could hold his own against some of the best hitters of his time. Although his career statistics may not place him among the elite, Shellenback's presence in the game during the late 1960s and 1970s added depth to the teams he played for, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 30 165 48 8 2 2 454.0 443 192 40 200 222 3.81 0

Career ERA 3.81 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1966 PIT NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 3 3 0 9.00 — 0.0
1967 PIT NL 1 1 6 2 1 0 0 23.3 23 7 12 11 2.70 3.30 (+18%) -305.6
1969 PIT NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 16.7 14 6 4 7 3.24 3.61 (+10%) 185.7
1969 WS2 AL 4 7 30 11 2 0 1 84.7 87 38 48 50 4.04 3.61 (-12%) -1462.7
1970 WS2 AL 6 7 39 14 2 1 0 117.3 107 48 51 57 3.68 3.89 (+5%) 752.0
1971 WS2 AL 3 11 40 15 3 1 0 120.0 123 47 49 47 3.52 3.47 (-2%) -1790.4
1972 TEX AL 2 4 22 6 0 0 1 57.0 46 22 16 30 3.47 3.26 (-6%) -574.0
1973 TEX AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 0 0 0 3 0.00 — 0.0
1974 TEX AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 24.7 30 16 12 14 5.84 3.63 (-61%) -1259.4
1977 MIN AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.7 10 5 5 3 7.94 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
166 104 8 14 2 0 0 7 0 3 22 0.135 0.159 0.154 0.313 0.0

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.313 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 54.9% 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
1966 PIT NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1967 PIT NL 6 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1969 PIT NL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 WS2 AL 30 27 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1970 WS2 AL 40 30 3 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1971 WS2 AL 40 30 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1972 TEX AL 22 10 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1973 TEX AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 TEX AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 MIN AL 5 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 165 48 21 91 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 PIT P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1967 PIT P 6 2 1 4 0 0
1969 PIT P 8 0 1 10 1 0
1969 WS2 P 30 11 5 23 1 1
1970 WS2 P 39 14 5 16 1 1
1971 WS2 P 40 15 2 26 2 4
1972 TEX P 22 6 4 5 0 0
1973 TEX P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1974 TEX P 11 0 1 4 0 0
1977 MIN P 5 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 165