Bill Shores

Born: 5/26/1904 in Abilene, TX, USA

Died: 2/19/1984 in Purcell, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1936-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William David Shores

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Biography

Bill Shores was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 until 1936. Born in 1904, Shores established himself as a reliable arm during his career, compiling a record of 26-15. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.17, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during an era that saw the rise of powerful hitters and evolving offensive strategies. Shores struck out 129 batters over his time in the league, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing lineups, and he recorded 7 saves, indicating his effectiveness in late-game situations. Shores' contributions to the game were significant in the context of the late 1920s and 1930s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged style of play. His pitching style, characterized by a mix of control and strategic placement, allowed him to carve out a niche among his contemporaries. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his peers, Shores' performances on the mound remain a testament to the skills and determination of pitchers during a transformative time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	15	96	39	14	2	7	395.3	425	183	28	168	129	4.17	0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — near 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
1928	PHA	AL	1	1	3	2	1	0	0	14.0	13	5	7	5	3.21	4.13 (+22%)	89.2
1929	PHA	AL	11	6	39	13	5	1	7	152.7	150	61	59	49	3.60	4.60 (+22%)	-341.8
1930	PHA	AL	12	4	31	19	7	1	0	159.0	169	74	70	48	4.19	4.80 (+13%)	-1974.9
1931	PHA	AL	0	3	6	2	0	0	0	16.0	26	9	10	2	5.06	4.10 (-23%)	-1245.0
1933	NY1	NL	2	1	8	3	1	0	0	36.7	41	16	14	20	3.93	3.86 (-2%)	-487.6
1936	CHW	AL	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	17.0	26	18	8	5	9.53	4.59 (-108%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
96	121	12	21	1	0	0	6	0	10	46	0.174	0.237	0.182	0.418	-463.6

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1928	PHA	AL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	PHA	AL	39	40	5	5	0	0	6	16	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	PHA	AL	31	57	6	11	1	3	2	20	0.193	.293 (-34%)	.354 (-38%)	.429 (-51%)	.784 (-45%)	-463.6
1931	PHA	AL	6	3	1	1	0	1	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	NY1	NL	8	11	0	3	0	0	1	4	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	CHW	AL	9	5	0	1	0	2	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0