Kevin Shackelford

Born: 4/7/1989 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-29 | Final Game: 2018-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Kevin Russell Shackelford

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Biography

Kevin Shackelford, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period between 2017 and 2018. His career spanned just over a year, during which he appeared in 31 games. Shackelford recorded a total of 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field contributed to his team's dynamic during his time in the league. Shackelford's career unfolded in an era marked by evolving player roles and analytics-driven strategies, which emphasized versatility and adaptability for position players. Despite the limited statistical output, his journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make a mark in a highly competitive environment. After his final game on May 19, 2018, Shackelford transitioned away from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy defined by determination and the spirit of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	31	0	0	0	0	38.7	43	23	6	17	45	5.35	0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 25.9% worse 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
2017	CIN	NL	0	0	26	0	0	0	0	30.7	30	16	13	38	4.70	4.36 (-8%)	-331.8
2018	CIN	NL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	8.0	13	7	4	7	7.88	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
2017	CIN	NL	26	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	CIN	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	31	0	6	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2017	CIN	P	26	0	5	2	0	1
2018	CIN	P	5	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31