Tommy Shields, baseball player, 1992-1993

Tommy Shields

Born: 8/14/1964 in Fairfax, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-25 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Charles Shields

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Biography

Tommy Shields was an American professional baseball player born in 1964, whose career spanned from July 25, 1992, to October 3, 1993. A position player, Shields made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief stint, participating in 22 games. He recorded a total of 6 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .176. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 1 RBI to his teams. Shields played during a period characterized by the evolving offensive landscape of the early 1990s, where power hitting was becoming increasingly valued. Despite not achieving remarkable personal statistics, his time in the majors provided him with a unique perspective on the game, and he was part of a competitive era that included many legendary players. After his playing days, Shields' experiences contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journeys of players who, while not household names, played critical roles in the teams and leagues in which they participated.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 34 4 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.176 0.222 0.206 0.428 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career SLG .206 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.428 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1992 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CHC NL 20 34 4 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2B 7 2 6 12 0 3
3B 7 4 2 9 0 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 CHN 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1993 CHN 2B 7 2 6 12 0 3
1993 CHN 3B 7 4 2 9 0 1
1993 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 7
Third Base 7
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 CHN NL $130,000
Total Career Earnings $130,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1984, 1985, 1986