Razor Shines, baseball player, 1983-1987

Razor Shines

Born: 7/18/1956 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-09 | Final Game: 1987-05-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Anthony Razor Shines

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Biography

Razor Shines, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1980s. His career spanned from 1983 to May 14, 1987, during which he played primarily as a position player. Shines appeared in 68 games, accumulating 15 hits and five runs batted in, with a batting average of .185. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole one base throughout his career, showcasing a glimpse of his athleticism despite limited opportunities at the plate. Shines played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the offensive explosion of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although his career statistics may not reflect standout performance, his contribution to the teams he was part of and his role in the clubhouse were significant in the context of the game. After retiring, Shines remained involved in baseball, leveraging his experience to influence future generations of players. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many roles players occupy beyond mere statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 81 0 15 1 0 0 5 1 5 12 0.185 0.239 0.198 0.436 -482.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 39.5% 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
1983 WSN NL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1984 WSN NL 12 20 0 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1985 WSN NL 47 50 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 4 9 0.120 .257 (-53%) .323 (-43%) .390 (-69%) .714 (-57%) -482.0
1987 WSN NL 6 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1985 WSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — -

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 9 73 5 2 5
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 MON OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1984 MON 1B 3 3 26 0 0 2
1984 MON 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1985 MON 1B 5 4 34 4 2 1
1985 MON P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 MON 1B 2 2 13 1 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 10
Third Base 1
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisburg College Louisburg NC 1976
St. Augustine's College Raleigh NC 1978