Marty Shay, baseball player, 1916-1924

Marty Shay

Born: 4/25/1896 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 2/20/1951 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-16 | Final Game: 1924-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Arthur Joseph Shay

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Biography

Marty Shay was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose career spanned from 1916 to 1924. Primarily a position player, Shay played in a total of 21 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 18 hits, contributing to a batting average of .240. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs and swiped 2 bases, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Shay's playing career took place during an era of transition in baseball, following the tumult of World War I and leading into the more dynamic offensive styles of the 1920s. While his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, his contributions to the teams he played for are a testament to the dedication and passion of players from that period. Shay remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the game's evolution in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 75 4 18 3 1 0 2 2 5 6 0.240 0.296 0.307 0.603 -202.7

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1916 CHC NL 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1924 BSN NL 19 68 4 16 3 1 0 2 2 5 5 0.235 .283 (-17%) .345 (-14%) .389 (-21%) .734 (-18%) -202.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 19 0 37 39 4 10
SS 3 0 7 6 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 CHN SS 2 0 6 5 1 2
1924 BSN 2B 19 0 37 39 4 10
1924 BSN SS 1 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 19
Shortstop 3