Hugh Shelley

Born: 10/26/1910 in Rogers, TX, USA

Died: 6/16/1978 in Beaumont, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-06-25 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Hubert Leneirre Shelley

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Biography

Hugh Shelley was a professional baseball player born in 1910, whose brief career spanned the 1935 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Shelley made his mark in the Major Leagues at a time when the sport was transitioning out of the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented game. He played in a total of 7 games, where he recorded 2 hits, contributing to a batting average of .25. During his time on the field, he also notched 1 run batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the limited scope of his Major League career, Shelley's time in baseball remains a reflection of the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era. The 1935 season was marked by a blend of emerging talents and established stars, and Shelley's contributions, albeit modest, are part of the rich tapestry of the game's history. His career, though short-lived, serves as a reminder of the many players who passed through the ranks of Major League Baseball, each leaving their unique imprint on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	1	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1935	DET	AL	7	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	5	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	DET	OF	5	0	5	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	1
Right Field	1