George Shively

Born: 1/3/1893 in Lebanon, KY, USA

Died: 6/7/1962 in Bloomington, IN, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

George Shively, born in 1893, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility and skill as a position player. Over the course of his career, Shively has played in 532 games and established himself as a significant contributor to his teams with 642 hits and a notable batting average of .307. His offensive prowess is highlighted by his 209 RBIs and 9 home runs, showcasing his ability to produce runs and impact games. Additionally, Shively demonstrates speed on the base paths, amassing 128 stolen bases, which reflects his aggressive playing style and ability to take advantage of scoring opportunities. Shively's career unfolds in an era characterized by a blend of traditional baseball values and evolving strategies, where his combination of solid hitting and base running continues to resonate with fans and aspiring players alike. As he remains active in the league, Shively not only adds to his impressive career statistics but also serves as a mentor and role model within the sport, exemplifying the dedication and skill required to succeed at the highest levels of baseball. His ongoing contributions ensure that he will be remembered as a significant figure in the narrative of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
532	2094	450	642	71	32	9	209	128	220	11	0.307	0.378	0.384	0.762	3787.2

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +10.7% above 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
1911	WBS	WES	3	13	5	6	1	0	0	1	3	1	0	0.462	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	WBS	WES	5	20	4	7	2	1	0	2	1	1	0	0.350	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	WBS	WES	12	51	12	17	2	2	0	4	0	7	0	0.333	.259 (+28%)	.325 (+30%)	.345 (+30%)	.670 (+30%)	257.1
1914	ABC	WES	54	216	46	74	16	3	3	25	25	20	0	0.343	.255 (+34%)	.322 (+27%)	.339 (+43%)	.661 (+35%)	1258.2
1915	ABC	WES	59	225	59	67	9	2	2	27	25	30	0	0.298	.250 (+19%)	.318 (+21%)	.332 (+15%)	.651 (+18%)	761.2
1916	ABC	WES	40	150	34	50	7	2	0	13	19	12	0	0.333	.248 (+34%)	.314 (+25%)	.326 (+25%)	.640 (+25%)	607.0
1917	ABC	WES	21	86	11	24	0	3	1	6	4	4	0	0.279	.248 (+12%)	.312 (avg)	.323 (+19%)	.635 (+9%)	83.5
1918	ABC	WES	41	165	41	54	5	0	2	19	11	13	0	0.327	.255 (+28%)	.318 (+18%)	.326 (+21%)	.645 (+19%)	513.9
1919	AC	EAS	19	72	14	16	1	1	0	6	4	10	0	0.222	.262 (-15%)	.322 (+1%)	.347 (-24%)	.670 (-12%)	-100.0
1920	ABC	NNL	30	123	23	36	2	3	0	11	8	12	0	0.293	.271 (+8%)	.331 (+9%)	.363 (-1%)	.694 (+3%)	90.0
1920	AC	EAS	5	14	1	3	0	1	0	1	1	4	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	90.0
1921	AC	EAS	55	204	55	63	5	1	0	19	9	30	6	0.309	.286 (+8%)	.344 (+18%)	.395 (-13%)	.739 (+1%)	237.0
1921	ABC	NNL	6	26	5	8	0	0	0	1	2	2	0	0.308	—	—	—	—	237.0
1922	NYB	IND	47	183	37	55	10	1	0	15	4	21	3	0.301	.285 (+5%)	.345 (+10%)	.397 (-8%)	.743 (+1%)	98.3
1923	ABC	NNL	72	297	60	89	7	10	0	30	4	25	0	0.300	.282 (+6%)	.344 (+4%)	.390 (avg)	.734 (+2%)	93.2
1924	WP	ECL	16	51	9	17	0	0	0	6	2	8	1	0.333	.283 (+17%)	.345 (+23%)	.389 (-14%)	.734 (+3%)	72.6
1924	ACB	ECL	47	198	34	56	4	2	1	23	6	20	1	0.283	.283 (avg)	.345 (+1%)	.389 (-13%)	.734 (-7%)	72.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	538	292	850	83	60	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	WBS	OF	3	0	4	1	0	0
1912	WBS	OF	5	0	13	2	2	0
1913	WBS	OF	12	0	35	2	0	0
1914	ABC	OF	54	0	84	7	7	3
1915	ABC	OF	59	0	94	10	5	2
1916	ABC	OF	40	0	66	3	2	0
1917	ABC	OF	21	0	32	3	3	0
1918	ABC	OF	41	0	70	11	7	1
1919	AC	OF	19	19	30	6	1	0
1920	ABC	OF	31	30	33	3	2	0
1920	AC	OF	5	5	11	1	0	0
1921	AC	OF	55	54	82	5	9	0
1921	ABC	OF	6	6	7	0	0	0
1922	NYB	OF	52	47	66	11	4	1
1923	ABC	OF	72	72	116	8	8	2
1924	WP	OF	15	12	23	4	5	1
1924	ACB	OF	48	47	84	6	5	1