Ralph Shinners, baseball player, 1922-1925

Ralph Shinners

Born: 10/4/1895 in Monches, WI, USA

Died: 7/23/1962 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1925-09-23

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

Full name: Ralph Peter Shinners

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Biography

Ralph Shinners was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1920s, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively driven style. Born in 1895, Shinners played primarily as a position player from 1922 until his retirement in 1925. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 163 games, achieving a respectable batting average of .276. His offensive contributions included 110 hits, 7 home runs, and 51 runs batted in, showcasing a well-rounded ability at the plate. In addition to his hitting prowess, Shinners demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 11 stolen bases throughout his career. His performance during this period reflected the evolving strategies of baseball, as teams began to prioritize speed and power in their lineups. While not a household name, Ralph Shinners' contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history remain a noteworthy part of its rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
163 399 60 110 14 4 7 51 11 19 42 0.276 0.320 0.383 0.703 -419.7

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1922 NY1 NL 56 135 16 34 4 2 0 15 3 5 22 0.252 .285 (-12%) .345 (-11%) .397 (-22%) .743 (-17%) -395.9
1923 NY1 NL 33 13 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1925 STL NL 74 251 39 74 9 2 7 36 8 12 19 0.295 .288 (+2%) .349 (-6%) .407 (+6%) .756 (avg) -23.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 109 0 253 4 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 NY1 OF 37 0 84 2 8 2
1923 NY1 OF 6 0 8 0 0 0
1925 SLN OF 66 0 161 2 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 87
Right Field 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Marquette University Milwaukee WI 1915