Wally Shaner
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1929)
Wally Shaner was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1929 for the Cleveland Guardians, the Boston Red Sox, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 207 career games, he hit .278 with 175 hits, 4 home runs, and 74 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 11/13/1992 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-05-04
- Last Game
- 1929-06-14
Full name: Walter Dedaker Shaner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 629 | 80 | 175 | 45 | 8 | 4 | 74 | 13 | 43 | 54 | .278 | .327 | .394 | .722 | -391 |
Career AVG .278 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career SLG .394 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .722 vs. league average .744 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 69 | 191 | 20 | 54 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 13 | .283 | .279 (+1%) | .345 (+1%) | .390 (-6%) | .735 (-3%) | -82.1 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 122 | 406 | 54 | 111 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 49 | 11 | 21 | 35 | .273 | .282 (-3%) | .344 (-10%) | .392 (+4%) | .736 (-3%) | -308.6 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 13 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .321 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 207 | 629 | 80 | 175 | 45 | 8 | 4 | 74 | 13 | 43 | 54 | .278 | — | — | — | — | -391 | ||
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 (207 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 106 | 297 | 38 | 92 | 1 | 39 | .310 |
| Away | 101 | 332 | 42 | 83 | 3 | 28 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-06-14 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-07 | CIN | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-05 | CIN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-06-01 | CIN | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-05-31 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929-05-30 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-05-30 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929-05-29 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-05-29 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-06 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 122 |
| Center Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1920 |
Wally Shaner: the record in brief
According to the bio, Wally Shaner debuted on May 4, 1923 and played a final game on June 14, 1929. Shaner played for the Cleveland Indians (1923), the Boston Red Sox (1926 through 1927), and the Cincinnati Reds (1929). Listed as an outfielder, Shaner both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 195 pounds. The birth record reads May 24, 1900, in Lynchburg, VA, USA. Shaner died on November 13, 1992, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. The given name on file is Walter Dedaker Shaner.
In 207 games and 629 at bats, Shaner batted .278 with 175 hits, along with 4 home runs and 74 runs batted in. Shaner's career OPS of .722 combines a .327 on-base mark with .394 slugging. Against a .284 league average for those years, Shaner's .278 average was near the norm. The highest hit total in a season was 111, in 1927. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .273 in 1927, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wally Shaner
- What years did Wally Shaner play?
- Wally Shaner played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1929.
- Was Wally Shaner a pitcher?
- No. Wally Shaner was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Wally Shaner hit?
- Wally Shaner hit 4 career home runs with 175 hits.
- What teams did Wally Shaner play for?
- Wally Shaner played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1923), the Boston Red Sox (1926–1927), and the Cincinnati Reds (1929).
- What were Wally Shaner's career stats?
- In 207 games, Wally Shaner had 175 hits, 4 home runs, 74 RBI, 80 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .278 batting average.
- What position did Wally Shaner play?
- Wally Shaner played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wally Shaner and how much did he weigh?
- Wally Shaner was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wally Shaner hit each season?
- Wally Shaner's home runs by season: 0 in 1923, 0 in 1926, 3 in 1927, and 1 in 1929. His most in one season was 3, in 1927.
- What was Wally Shaner's career batting average?
- Wally Shaner batted .278 over his career, with 175 hits in 629 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wally Shaner have?
- Wally Shaner drove in 74 runs in his career.
- Is Wally Shaner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wally Shaner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.