Art Shires

Born: 8/13/1906 in Italy, TX, USA

Died: 7/13/1967 in Italy, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-08-20 | Final Game: 1932-07-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Charles Arthur Shires

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Biography

Art Shires, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1928 to 1932. Primarily recognized as a position player, Shires made a significant impact during his time in the major leagues. Over the course of 290 games, he recorded 287 hits with a commendable batting average of .291, showcasing his ability to consistently make contact and contribute offensively to his teams. His offensive prowess included 11 home runs and 119 RBIs, along with 8 stolen bases, reflecting his versatility as a player. Shires played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more modern approach, where power-hitting began to gain prominence. His ability to combine solid batting with speed on the bases made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though his career was relatively short, Shires left a lasting impression on the game, embodying the competitive spirit of the late 1920s and early 1930s in Major League Baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
40.0	36.0	6.0	13.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	4.0	0	0	0.361	0.425	0.556	0.981

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	6.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1929	21.0	19.0	5.0	7.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.368	0.429	0.526	0.955
1930	19.0	17.0	1.0	6.0	0	2.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.353	0.421	0.588	1.009

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1930	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	6.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
290	986	118	287	45	12	11	119	8	81	62	0.291	0.347	0.395	0.741	-325.7

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.755 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
1928	CHW	AL	33	123	20	42	6	1	1	11	0	13	10	0.341	.280 (+22%)	.342 (+19%)	.395 (+9%)	.737 (+14%)	336.2
1929	CHW	AL	100	353	41	110	20	7	3	41	4	32	20	0.312	.289 (+8%)	.353 (+5%)	.415 (+4%)	.769 (+5%)	311.4
1930	CHW	AL	37	128	14	33	5	1	1	18	2	6	6	0.258	.293 (-12%)	.354 (-18%)	.429 (-22%)	.784 (-20%)	-479.1
1930	WSN	AL	38	84	11	31	5	0	1	19	1	5	5	0.369	.293 (+26%)	.354 (+14%)	.429 (+8%)	.784 (+11%)	-479.1
1932	BSN	NL	82	298	32	71	9	3	5	30	1	25	21	0.238	.275 (-13%)	.335 (-11%)	.391 (-13%)	.726 (-12%)	-672.1