Harvey Shank
Born: 7/29/1946 in Toronto, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1970-05-16 | Final Game: 1970-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Harvey Tillman Shank
Biography
Harvey Shank was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who made his mark in the sport during a brief career. He played as a position player, appearing in a single Major League Baseball game on May 16, 1970. Despite the limited opportunity, Shank's presence on the field is a testament to the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of the game during an era marked by significant transitions in baseball.
In his lone appearance, Shank did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Although his statistical output was minimal, Shank's story reflects the challenges and aspirations of many athletes during the era, where competition for roster spots was fierce and the landscape of baseball was evolving. His journey exemplifies the spirit of perseverance that characterizes countless players in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1967, 1968 |