Bud Sheely
Born: 11/26/1920 in Spokane, WA, USA
Died: 10/17/1985 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-07-26 | Final Game: 1953-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Hollis Kimball Sheely
Biography
Bud Sheely was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1953. He appeared in 101 games during his career, where he recorded 44 hits and finished with a batting average of .21. Although he did not hit any home runs, Sheely contributed 12 RBIs to his teams. His career coincided with a time when baseball was evolving, as the sport was transitioning from the post-war era into a period of increased popularity and offensive explosion.
Sheely's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, although he did not have the power numbers typical of many players from his era. A notable aspect of his career was his ability to persevere through the competitive landscape of the early 1950s, a time when the game was beginning to see a greater influx of talent as the integration of baseball took hold. Despite the challenges, Bud Sheely made his mark during his time in the majors, and his contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 210 | 7 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 22 | 0.210 | 0.305 | 0.233 | 0.539 | -797.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CHW | AL | 34 | 89 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.180 | -585.3 |
| 1952 | CHW | AL | 36 | 75 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 0.240 | -85.6 |
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 31 | 46 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.217 | -126.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 81 | 0 | 292 | 25 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CHA | C | 33 | 0 | 127 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| 1952 | CHA | C | 31 | 0 | 105 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | CHA | C | 17 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 80 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1940 |