Bart Shirley, baseball player, 1964-1968

Bart Shirley

Born: 1/4/1940 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA

Died: 11/19/2025 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-14 | Final Game: 1968-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Barton Arvin Shirley

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Biography

Bart Shirley was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1968. During his career, he participated in 75 games, accumulating 33 hits and driving in 11 runs, which contributed to a batting average of .204. Notably, Shirley did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases, but his versatility allowed him to fill various roles on the roster of the teams he played for during a time when baseball was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. Shirley's career unfolded in the mid-1960s, an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the introduction of more specialized players and a growing emphasis on pitching dominance. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's greats, Shirley's presence on the field during this transformative period reflected the depth of talent that characterized the sport. His journey through the majors provided fans with a glimpse into the challenges and aspirations faced by players of his time, solidifying his place in the tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 162 15 33 4 1 0 11 0 14 28 0.204 0.267 0.241 0.508 -340.4

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.670 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1964 LAD NL 18 62 6 17 1 1 0 7 0 4 8 0.274 .250 (+9%) .312 (+2%) .377 (-15%) .690 (-7%) -65.0
1966 LAD NL 12 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1967 NYN NL 6 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 LAD NL 39 83 6 15 3 0 0 4 0 10 13 0.181 .236 (-24%) .298 (-10%) .340 (-36%) .638 (-24%) -275.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 21 16 30 49 2 8
3B 10 11 6 12 2 0
SS 34 18 32 71 7 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 LAN 3B 10 11 6 12 2 0
1964 LAN SS 8 7 13 29 1 5
1966 LAN SS 5 0 3 2 0 0
1967 NYN 2B 3 3 2 9 1 1
1968 LAN 2B 18 13 28 40 1 7
1968 LAN SS 21 11 16 40 6 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 21
Third Base 11
Shortstop 33

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1960