Tim Shinnick, baseball player, 1890-1891

Tim Shinnick

Born: 11/6/1867 in Exeter, NH, USA

Died: 5/18/1944 in Exeter, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1891-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Timothy James Shinnick

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Biography

Tim Shinnick was a professional baseball player active from 1890 to 1891, during a period marked by the early stages of the modern game and the transition from the deadball era. Born in 1867, Shinnick played a total of 259 games as a position player, where he established himself as a notable contributor to his teams. He amassed 222 hits over his career, which included 2 home runs and 134 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing a solid ability to drive in runs during a time when offensive power was beginning to evolve. Known for his speed on the bases, Shinnick recorded 98 stolen bases, a testament to his aggressive playing style and understanding of the game's dynamics. He concluded his career with a batting average of .239, which, while modest by modern standards, reflected the competitive nature of the league during his time. Shinnick's contributions to the game during its formative years laid foundational elements that would shape future generations of baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
259 929 164 222 25 22 2 134 98 116 46 0.239 0.332 0.320 0.651 -675.3

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.683 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
1890 LS2 AA 133 493 87 126 16 11 1 82 62 62 0 0.256 .260 (-2%) .336 (+3%) .351 (-4%) .687 (avg) 83.9
1891 LS2 AA 126 436 77 96 9 11 1 52 36 54 46 0.220 .254 (-13%) .331 (-6%) .343 (-13%) .675 (-9%) -759.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 24 3 7 1 1 0 3 2 2 0.292

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1890 WS LS2 7 24 3 7 1 1 0 3 2 2 0.292

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 248 0 511 676 104 87
3B 10 0 17 13 7 5
SS 1 0 2 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 LS2 2B 130 0 288 351 52 42
1890 LS2 3B 3 0 9 2 1 3
1891 LS2 2B 118 0 223 325 52 45
1891 LS2 3B 7 0 8 11 6 2
1891 LS2 SS 1 0 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 248
Third Base 10
Shortstop 1