Jimmy Shamberger
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jimmy Shamberger was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Black Crackers and the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords. In 16 career games, he hit .220 with 11 hits and 4 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 165 lb
Full name: James Jim Shamberger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 50 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .220 | .235 | .300 | .535 | 0 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Career OPS .535 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BCA | NAL | 8 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | TIC | NAL | 8 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 50 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .220 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .273 |
| Away | 11 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-08-18 | IN8 | KCM | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-18 | IN8 | KCM | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-14 | IN8 | KCM | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-02 | IN8 | KCM | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-07-28 | IN8 | SNO | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-07-27 | IN8 | SNO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-07-26 | IN8 | SNO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-07-21 | IN8 | MEM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-07-10 | ATN | IN7 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-03 | ATN | JAX | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
Jimmy Shamberger: the record in brief
The season rows for Jimmy Shamberger begin in 1938. The season rows list, in order, the Atlanta Black Crackers (1938) and the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords (1940). Shamberger played primarily as a third baseman. Born on October 15, 1918, in Lower Peach Tree, AL, USA, Shamberger was listed at 6-foot-3 and 165 pounds. Shamberger's full given name, per the bio, is James Jim Shamberger.
Across 16 games at the plate, Shamberger's career line reads 11 hits in 50 at bats for a .220 average, along with 4 runs batted in. Shamberger got on base at a .235 rate and slugged .300 (.535 OPS). Over the seasons Shamberger played, league hitters batted .270; the .220 career figure is 18.5% below that. By OPS the gap is 26.5% below league average (.535 against .729). Shamberger collected a career-high 6 hits in 1938. The best average in the busiest seasons was .300, in 1938.
The Negro Leagues section records 11 hits in 49 at bats for Shamberger, a .224 average. Negro Leagues totals are drawn from box-score research and sit in their own table on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Shamberger
- Was Jimmy Shamberger a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Shamberger was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Shamberger hit?
- Jimmy Shamberger hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Shamberger play for?
- Jimmy Shamberger played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Black Crackers (1938) and the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords (1940).
- What were Jimmy Shamberger's career stats?
- In 16 games, Jimmy Shamberger had 11 hits, 4 RBI, 6 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Shamberger play?
- Jimmy Shamberger played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Shamberger and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Shamberger was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Jimmy Shamberger's career batting average?
- Jimmy Shamberger batted .220 over his career, with 11 hits in 50 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Shamberger have?
- Jimmy Shamberger drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Shamberger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Shamberger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.