Bert Shepard

Born: 6/28/1920 in Dana, IN, USA

Died: 6/16/2008 in Highland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-04 | Final Game: 1945-08-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bert Robert Shepard

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Biography

Bert Shepard was a unique figure in baseball history, having made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. Born in 1920, Shepard's professional playing career was defined by a single game on August 4, 1945, where he took the field as a position player. His time in the majors was fleeting, and he did not record any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the statistically unremarkable nature of his career, Shepard's story is emblematic of the challenges faced by many players during the post-World War II era, as the league began to transition and evolve. Shepard's entry into the major leagues came at a time when many players were returning from military service, and the impact of the war was still felt throughout the sport. His brief stint in the majors highlighted the resilience and determination of players during this transformative period in baseball history. Although his career did not yield traditional statistics, Bert Shepard remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball lore, representing the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level, even if only for a moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.3	3	1	0	1	2	1.69	0

Career ERA 1.69 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 54.0% better 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
1945	WSN	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.3	3	1	1	2	1.69	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1945	WSN	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	WS1	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1