Tom Shopay, baseball player, 1967-1977

Tom Shopay

Born: 2/21/1945 in Bristol, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-17 | Final Game: 1977-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Thomas Michael Shopay

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Biography

Tom Shopay was a professional baseball player born in 1945, whose career spanned from 1967 to 1977. Primarily known as a position player, Shopay played in a total of 253 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 62 hits, including three home runs, and drove in 20 runs, culminating in a career batting average of .201. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths, amassing 11 stolen bases throughout his career. Shopay's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player skills and strategies. While he may not have been a prolific offensive force, his contributions to his teams were characterized by a gritty playing style and versatility. As a player who navigated the complexities of the late 1960s through the 1970s, Shopay’s journey reflects the competitive spirit of an era where players were constantly adjusting to the changing dynamics of the game. Though he retired in 1977, his legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
253 309 40 62 7 1 3 20 11 26 51 0.201 0.262 0.259 0.521 -1008.7

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 24.4% 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
1967 NYY AL 8 27 2 8 1 0 2 6 2 1 5 0.296 — — — — 0.0
1969 NYY AL 28 48 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 10 0.083 — — — — -507.6
1971 BAL AL 47 74 10 19 2 0 0 5 2 3 7 0.257 .249 (+3%) .316 (-10%) .365 (-22%) .682 (-17%) -200.2
1972 BAL AL 49 40 3 9 0 0 0 2 0 5 12 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1975 BAL AL 40 31 4 5 1 0 0 2 3 4 7 0.161 — — — — 0.0
1976 BAL AL 14 20 4 4 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1977 BAL AL 67 69 15 13 3 0 1 4 3 8 7 0.188 .264 (-29%) .329 (-17%) .401 (-31%) .730 (-25%) -300.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 WS BAL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 2 13 4 0 0
OF 110 48 128 5 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 NYA OF 7 7 9 2 1 0
1969 NYA OF 11 11 26 0 0 0
1971 BAL OF 13 11 18 1 0 0
1972 BAL OF 3 2 4 0 0 0
1975 BAL C 1 1 5 3 0 0
1975 BAL OF 13 3 12 0 0 0
1976 BAL C 1 1 8 1 0 0
1976 BAL OF 11 2 6 0 0 0
1977 BAL OF 52 12 53 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
Left Field 53
Center Field 26
Right Field 38
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dean College Franklin MA 1965