Ron Shepherd, baseball player, 1984-1986

Ron Shepherd

Born: 10/27/1960 in Longview, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-05 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Wayne Shepherd

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Biography

Ron Shepherd, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1986. Throughout his career, Shepherd played in a total of 115 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. While his offensive statistics reflect the challenges he faced at the plate, with a career batting average of .167, he contributed to his teams with 18 hits, including 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. Additionally, Shepherd demonstrated a certain level of speed on the base paths, recording 3 stolen bases during his time in the league. Shepherd's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the more power-focused approach that would dominate the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although he may not have achieved the high-profile success of some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the journey of many players who sought to make their impact in the sport. After his retirement on October 5, 1986, Shepherd remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of the game through his love for baseball and the experiences he garnered during his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 108 23 18 6 0 2 5 3 5 37 0.167 0.204 0.278 0.481 -253.6

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1984 TOR AL 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 TOR AL 38 35 7 4 2 0 0 1 3 2 12 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1986 TOR AL 65 69 16 14 4 0 2 4 0 3 22 0.203 .257 (-21%) .325 (-28%) .395 (-12%) .720 (-19%) -253.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 53 21 56 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 TOR OF 5 0 2 1 0 0
1985 TOR OF 16 5 24 0 0 0
1986 TOR OF 32 16 30 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 20
Center Field 23
Right Field 12
Designated Hitter 35

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 MON NL $72,000
1986 TOR AL $90,000
Total Career Earnings $162,000