Jim Shilling, baseball player, 1939-1939

Jim Shilling

Born: 5/14/1914 in Tulsa, OK, USA

Died: 9/12/1986 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-21 | Final Game: 1939-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Robert Shilling

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Biography

Jim Shilling was a professional baseball player born in 1914 who made his mark as a position player during the 1939 season. His career, although brief, showcased his potential in the major leagues, where he participated in 42 games. Shilling demonstrated his hitting capabilities by amassing 37 hits and achieving a batting average of .282, a solid figure that reflected his ability to make contact and produce offense during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more hitter-friendly environment. Throughout the 1939 season, Shilling contributed 16 runs batted in and recorded one stolen base, highlighting his versatility on the field. Despite not hitting any home runs, his overall performance indicated a player who could effectively advance runners and support the offensive efforts of his team. Though his time in the major leagues was limited, Jim Shilling's contributions during his short career remain a part of baseball history, encapsulating the challenges and dynamics of the game during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 131 11 37 8 5 0 16 1 8 13 0.282 0.324 0.420 0.744 -79.5

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
1939 CLE AL 31 98 8 27 7 2 0 12 1 7 9 0.276 .274 (avg) .342 (-5%) .393 (-1%) .735 (-3%) -79.5
1939 PHI NL 11 33 3 10 1 3 0 4 0 1 4 0.303 — — — — -79.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 32 0 70 91 11 20
3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 6 0 11 10 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 CLE 2B 27 0 61 83 10 18
1939 CLE SS 3 0 1 3 0 0
1939 PHI 2B 5 0 9 8 1 2
1939 PHI 3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
1939 PHI OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1939 PHI SS 3 0 10 7 3 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 32
Third Base 3
Shortstop 6
Left Field 1