Steve Shea
Born: 12/5/1942 in Worcester, MA, USA
Died: 3/4/2015 in North Hampton, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1968-07-14 | Final Game: 1969-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Steven Francis Shea
Biography
Steve Shea was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1942, whose career spanned from July 14, 1968, to May 31, 1969. Known for his solid performance on the mound, Shea compiled a career record of 4-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.22. Throughout his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he demonstrated his ability to handle pressure situations, accumulating 6 saves and striking out 26 batters.
Shea's playing career unfolded during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, yet he managed to carve out a niche as a reliable pitcher. His contributions to the teams he played for, while not extensive in terms of longevity, reflected the grit and determination characteristic of many players during the late 1960s. Although Shea's time in the spotlight was short, his statistics reveal a player capable of making an impact during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 50.3 | 45 | 18 | 2 | 19 | 26 | 3.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 34.7 | 27 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3.38 | 218.9 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2.87 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 10 | 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 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | MON | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker College | Houlton | ME | 1961 |