Jimmy Shields

Born: 9/8/1905 in Petersburg, VA, USA

Died: 11/21/1963 in Petersburg, VA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: James Edward Shields

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Biography

Jimmy Shields, born in 1905, is an active pitcher currently making his mark in professional baseball. Known for his resilience on the mound, Shields has developed a reputation for his tenacity and competitive spirit. Throughout his career, he has recorded a win-loss record of 5-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.83, showcasing the challenges he faces in the high-stakes environment of modern baseball. With 30 strikeouts and 2 saves to his name, Shields continues to work diligently to enhance his skills and contribute to his team's success. Playing during an era marked by intense competition and evolving strategies, Shields embodies the spirit of perseverance that defines many players today. As he navigates the complexities of the game, he remains a significant figure in his team's pitching rotation, providing valuable innings and experience. With his ongoing career, Shields is poised to leave a lasting impact on the sport as he strives to improve his performance and achieve further milestones on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	7	23	12	4	0	2	89.7	102	68	5	65	30	6.83	0

Career ERA 6.83 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 56.3% 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
1928	ACB	ECL	2	2	5	4	4	0	0	41.7	33	8	23	16	1.73	4.13 (+58%)	-496.4
1929	ACB	ANL	3	5	18	8	0	0	2	48.0	69	60	42	14	11.25	4.60 (-145%)	-1937.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	90	21	24	2	0	0	11	0	5	1	0.267	0.305	0.289	0.594	-180.4

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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
1928	ACB	ECL	20	63	13	18	1	0	0	9	0	2	1	0.286	.280 (+2%)	.342 (-10%)	.395 (-24%)	.737 (-17%)	-180.4
1929	ACB	ANL	25	27	8	6	1	0	0	2	0	3	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	12	8	17	24	4	5
3B	4	4	3	4	3	0
P	23	12	2	22	0	0
SS	4	1	1	5	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	ACB	2B	7	7	12	15	2	3
1928	ACB	3B	4	4	3	4	3	0
1928	ACB	P	5	4	1	12	0	0
1928	ACB	SS	2	1	0	1	2	0
1929	ACB	2B	5	1	5	9	2	2
1929	ACB	P	18	8	1	10	0	0
1929	ACB	SS	2	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23
Second Base	12
Third Base	4
Shortstop	4