JB Shuck

Born: 6/18/1987 in Westerville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-05 | Final Game: 2019-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jack Burdett Shuck

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Biography

JB Shuck was a professional baseball player born in 1987, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2019. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in 461 games throughout his career. Shuck was known for his versatility and consistent performance, as he accumulated 285 hits, including 8 home runs and 86 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .243. His speed on the basepaths was evident, as he successfully stole 25 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute not just with the bat, but also with his agility. Shuck's career unfolded during a time in baseball characterized by a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. Although he may not have been a star player in terms of home runs or batting average, Shuck carved out a niche as a reliable outfielder and a valuable team player, often coming through in clutch situations. His dedication to the game and commitment to his teams made him a respected figure in the clubhouse and a fan favorite during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
461	1172	137	285	39	10	8	86	25	87	142	0.243	0.296	0.314	0.610	-2861.7

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
2011	HOU	NL	37	81	9	22	2	1	0	3	2	11	7	0.272	.255 (+6%)	.320 (+12%)	.399 (-20%)	.719 (-6%)	-32.4
2013	LAA	AL	129	437	60	128	20	3	2	39	8	27	54	0.293	.253 (+16%)	.317 (+4%)	.396 (-8%)	.714 (-2%)	-238.9
2014	LAA	AL	22	84	10	14	1	0	2	9	2	3	11	0.167	.251 (-34%)	.313 (-38%)	.386 (-35%)	.700 (-36%)	-496.2
2014	CLE	AL	16	26	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.077	—	—	—	—	-496.2
2015	CHW	AL	79	143	15	38	8	2	0	15	7	16	16	0.266	.254 (+4%)	.316 (+7%)	.404 (-14%)	.721 (-4%)	-89.0
2016	CHW	AL	81	224	27	46	5	2	4	14	3	12	21	0.205	.255 (-20%)	.321 (-23%)	.417 (-28%)	.738 (-26%)	-1104.4
2018	MIA	NL	70	130	10	25	3	1	0	4	2	10	22	0.192	.247 (-22%)	.318 (-20%)	.409 (-44%)	.727 (-33%)	-758.2
2019	PIT	NL	27	47	4	10	0	1	0	2	1	8	10	0.213	—	—	—	—	-142.6

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	1	0	1	0	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.35 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
2016	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	1	0	0	9.00	—	-
2019	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	332	246	533	20	6	0
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E
2011	HOU	OF	26	14	44	1	1
2013	LAA	OF	103	92	158	7	2
2014	LAA	OF	21	19	43	2	0
2014	CLE	OF	9	5	12	0	0
2015	CHA	OF	48	29	75	4	0
2016	CHA	OF	65	56	129	4	2
2016	CHA	P	1	0	0	0	0
2018	MIA	OF	42	21	48	2	1
2019	PIT	OF	18	10	24	0	0
2019	PIT	P	1	0	0	0	0