Gerry Shea
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905)
Gerry Shea was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1905 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2 career games, he hit .333 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/3/1964 in Berkeley, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-10-01
- Last Game
- 1905-10-03
Full name: Gerald Joseph Shea
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +34.3% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .630 across their career seasons — +5.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | SLN | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
Gerry Shea: the record in brief
October 1, 1905 and October 3, 1905 bracket Gerry Shea's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Cardinals in 1905. Shea, born on October 26, 1881, in Long Point, IL, USA, is listed as a catcher. Shea's listed size is 5'7" and 160 pounds. The bio records the death on May 3, 1964, in Berkeley, MO, USA. Gerry Shea was the playing name; the full given name is Gerald Joseph.
Shea finished with 2 hits from 6 at bats in 2 games, which works out to .333. Measured against the leagues Shea played in, the .333 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 34.3% above the league. The OPS comparison is .667 to a league .630, 5.8% above average. The season table holds a single row: 1905 with the St. Louis Cardinals, 2 games, 6 at bats and 2 hits.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerry Shea
- Was Gerry Shea a pitcher?
- No. Gerry Shea was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gerry Shea hit?
- Gerry Shea hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Gerry Shea's career batting average?
- Gerry Shea batted .333 over his career, with 2 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Gerry Shea in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gerry Shea has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Gerry Shea play for?
- Gerry Shea played for the St. Louis Cardinals.