John Shovlin, baseball player, 1911-1920

John Shovlin

Born: 1/14/1891 in Drifton, PA, USA

Died: 2/16/1976 in Bethesda, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-21 | Final Game: 1920-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Shovlin

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Biography

John Shovlin was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1920. Primarily a position player, Shovlin played a total of 18 games in Major League Baseball, where he recorded 9 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .209. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for during the early 20th century were part of the fabric of a game that was evolving rapidly during that time. Shovlin's playing career coincided with an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Despite his limited time on the field, he was part of the larger narrative of baseball history, showcasing the challenges and competition faced by players in the early years of the sport's professional organization. After his last game on May 12, 1920, John Shovlin stepped away from the game, leaving behind a brief but noteworthy legacy as a player during a pivotal moment in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 43 7 9 0 0 0 3 0 5 3 0.209 0.292 0.209 0.501 0.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.501 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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
1911 PIT NL 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1919 SLA AL 9 35 4 7 0 0 0 1 0 5 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1920 SLA AL 7 7 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 0 19 25 3 5
SS 5 0 3 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 SLA 2B 9 0 19 25 3 5
1920 SLA SS 5 0 3 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Shortstop 5