Vince Shields

Born: 11/18/1900 in Fredericton, NB, CAN

Died: 10/17/1952 in Plaster Rock, NB, CAN

MLB Debut: 1924-09-20 | Final Game: 1924-09-25

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

Full name: Vincent William Shields

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Biography

Vince Shields was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1900, who played in the major leagues over a brief career that spanned from 1924 to 1925. During his time in the league, he appeared in a total of three games, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0. Despite the limited opportunities, Shields demonstrated his capabilities on the mound, recording four strikeouts throughout his tenure in the majors. His contribution to the teams he played for during the early 1920s reflects a period in baseball that was characterized by a transition from the deadball era, as players began to adapt to new styles of play and offensive strategies. Shields' playing career unfolded at a time when the sport was evolving, with players increasingly focused on power hitting and more dynamic pitching techniques. Although he did not achieve significant fame or enduring statistical milestones, his role as a pitcher contributed to the depth of talent in the league during a formative era of baseball history. Following his retirement, Vince Shields remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, illustrating the diverse paths taken by players in the pursuit of success on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	2	1	0	0	0	12.0	10	4	1	3	4	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1924	STL	NL	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	12.0	10	4	3	4	3.00	4.13 (+27%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +40.9% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +8.9% 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
1924	STL	NL	3	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	SLN	P	2	0	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2