Charlie Shields

Born: 10/20/1922 in Whipple, WV, USA

Died: 10/18/1955 in Scarbro, WV, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 206 lbs

Full name: Charles Thomas Shields

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Biography

Charlie Shields, born in 1922, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and consistent performance on the mound. With a career record of 6-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, Shields showcases his ability to navigate the challenges of modern baseball. He has recorded 67 strikeouts throughout his career, demonstrating his prowess in overpowering hitters and contributing to his team's success. Shields plays during an era marked by advanced analytics and a deep emphasis on pitching specialization, adapting his style to meet the demands of contemporary baseball. Despite not having recorded any saves, his role as a reliable pitcher underscores his significance in the bullpen and starting rotation. As he continues his career, Shields remains an influential figure in the game, embodying the dedication and skill that define professional baseball today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 4 19 12 5 0 0 108.7 113 52 1 67 67 4.31 0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1941 CAG NAL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.7 7 4 4 2 6.35 — 0.0
1942 NYC NN2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 6 2 6 5 3.00 — 0.0
1942 CAG NAL 2 3 8 5 3 0 0 44.0 52 25 25 32 5.11 3.57 (-43%) 596.3
1943 HG NN2 3 0 5 4 2 0 0 28.3 24 13 22 16 4.13 3.50 (-18%) -575.4
1943 CAG NAL 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 24.7 24 8 10 12 2.92 3.50 (+17%) 377.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 64 9 17 2 5 0 6 1 1 2 0.266 0.277 0.453 0.730 0.0

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +27.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — +6.9% above 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
1941 CAG NAL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 NYC NN2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 CAG NAL 11 23 5 7 0 3 0 2 1 0 2 0.304 — — — — 0.0
1943 HG NN2 7 15 3 4 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1943 CAG NAL 7 24 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 3 28 2 1 0
OF 4 3 3 0 0 0
P 19 12 4 33 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 CAG P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1942 NYC P 1 1 0 4 0 0
1942 CAG OF 2 2 1 0 0 0
1942 CAG P 8 5 2 12 1 0
1943 HG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 HG P 5 4 0 6 0 0
1943 CAG 1B 3 3 28 2 1 0
1943 CAG OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1943 CAG P 3 2 2 11 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19
First Base 3
Left Field 2
Right Field 2