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
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 | -213.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | -213.3 |
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 |