Jon Shave
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1999)
Jon Shave was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999 for the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 7 seasons. In 79 career games, he hit .287 with 46 hits, 1 home runs, and 21 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-05-15
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Jonathan Taylor Shave
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 160 | 20 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 35 | .287 | .326 | .362 | .688 | -116 |
Career AVG .287 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .362 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OPS .688 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 17 | 47 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | .319 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 19 | 40 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 10 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 43 | 73 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 17 | .288 | .271 (+6%) | .344 (+2%) | .433 (-21%) | .778 (-11%) | -116.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 79 | 160 | 20 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 35 | .287 | — | — | — | — | -116 | ||
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 (79 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 68 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 8 | .250 |
| Away | 45 | 92 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 13 | .315 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-10-02 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-28 | TEX | SEA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-19 | TEX | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-04 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-23 | TEX | NYY | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-19 | TEX | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-17 | TEX | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-16 | TEX | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-13 | TEX | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 34 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | AL | $200,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $111,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $311,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Jon Shave: the record in brief
Jon Shave played a first major league game on May 15, 1993 and a last one on October 3, 1999. Club by club, the record runs the Texas Rangers (1993 through 1999) and the Minnesota Twins (1998). Shave played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 4, 1967, in Waycross, GA, USA, Shave was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. Shave's full given name, per the bio, is Jonathan Taylor Shave.
Across 79 games at the plate, Shave's career line reads 46 hits in 160 at bats for a .287 average, along with 1 home run and 21 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .326 clip and slugging .362, Shave finished with a .688 OPS. Measured against the leagues Shave played in, the .287 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 7.5% above the league. By OPS the gap is 9.1% below league average (.688 against .757). The highest hit total in a season was 21, in 1999. The best average in the busiest seasons was .319, in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Shave
- What years did Jon Shave play?
- Jon Shave played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999.
- Was Jon Shave a pitcher?
- No. Jon Shave was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jon Shave hit?
- Jon Shave hit 1 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What was Jon Shave's career batting average?
- Jon Shave batted .287 over his career, with 46 hits in 160 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jon Shave have?
- Jon Shave drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Jon Shave in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jon Shave has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.