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 |
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 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.
- What teams did Jimmy Shamberger play for?
- Jimmy Shamberger played for the Atlanta Black Crackers and the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords.