Ernie Shore, baseball player, 1912-1920

Ernie Shore

Born: 3/24/1891 in East Bend, NC, USA

Died: 9/24/1980 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-20 | Final Game: 1920-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Ernest Grady Shore

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Biography

Ernie Shore was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1912 to 1920. Born in 1891, Shore made a significant impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, particularly during the formative years following the deadball era. He finished his career with a record of 65 wins and 43 losses, a commendable feat that highlighted his effectiveness on the mound. Shore posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.47, which underscored his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Over the course of his career, he recorded 309 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, showcasing both his durability as a starter and his capability to close out games. Shore's playing style was characterized by his finesse and strategic approach, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He competed in an era that was transitioning into a more offensive-focused game, yet he maintained a strong presence as a pitcher capable of dominating hitters. His contributions to the sport extended beyond his statistics, as he was part of the early history of baseball, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Shore's legacy continues to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike, marking him as a notable figure in the evolution of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
65 43 160 121 56 9 5 979.3 906 269 12 270 309 2.47 0

Career ERA 2.47 vs. league average 3.02 across their career seasons — 18.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1912 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.0 8 3 1 1 27.00 — 0.0
1914 BOS AL 10 5 20 16 10 1 1 139.7 103 31 34 51 2.00 2.93 (+32%) 958.7
1915 BOS AL 19 8 38 32 17 4 0 247.0 207 45 66 102 1.64 2.90 (+43%) 1942.2
1916 BOS AL 16 10 38 28 10 3 1 225.7 221 66 49 62 2.63 2.78 (+5%) 1145.2
1917 BOS AL 13 10 29 27 14 1 1 226.7 201 56 55 57 2.22 2.69 (+17%) -193.3
1919 NYY AL 5 8 20 13 3 0 0 95.0 105 44 44 24 4.17 3.09 (-35%) -
1920 NYY AL 2 2 14 5 2 0 1 44.3 61 24 21 12 4.87 3.45 (-41%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
160 322 14 39 8 1 0 17 0 13 117 0.121 0.160 0.152 0.312 -2352.8

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.312 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 52.9% 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
1912 NY1 NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1914 BOS AL 20 49 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0.102 — — — — -500.5
1915 BOS AL 38 79 3 8 4 1 0 10 0 5 29 0.101 .250 (-60%) .318 (-51%) .332 (-47%) .651 (-49%) -636.3
1916 BOS AL 38 77 3 7 2 0 0 3 0 3 31 0.091 .248 (-63%) .314 (-60%) .326 (-64%) .640 (-62%) -751.9
1917 BOS AL 29 78 3 13 2 0 0 4 0 3 26 0.167 .248 (-33%) .312 (-37%) .323 (-41%) .635 (-39%) -464.1
1919 NYY AL 20 28 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1920 NYY AL 14 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.083

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1916 WS BOS 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1915 WS BOS 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 1 4 4 0 34.7 24 7 12 15 1.82

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1916 WS BOS 2 0 2 2 0 17.7 12 3 4 9 1.53
1915 WS BOS 1 1 2 2 0 17.0 12 4 8 6 2.12

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 160 0 55 357 20 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NY1 P 1 0 0 0 1 0
1914 BOS P 20 0 2 52 2 1
1915 BOS P 38 0 10 95 7 3
1916 BOS P 38 0 18 90 5 2
1917 BOS P 29 0 19 77 4 5
1919 NYA P 20 0 5 27 0 0
1920 NYA P 14 0 1 16 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 160

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Guilford College Greensboro NC 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913