Bud Sheely
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1951-1953)
Bud Sheely was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1953 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 101 career games, he hit .210 with 44 hits and 12 RBI.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- Died
- 10/17/1985 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1951-07-26
- Last Game
- 1953-09-13
Full name: Hollis Kimball Sheely
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 | .210 | .305 | .233 | .539 | -748 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career SLG .233 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 24.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CHA | AL | 34 | 89 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | .180 | .260 (-31%) | .336 (-29%) | .385 (-48%) | .721 (-39%) | -548.9 |
| 1952 | CHA | AL | 36 | 75 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | .240 | .252 (-5%) | .326 (+8%) | .369 (-28%) | .696 (-11%) | -80.0 |
| 1953 | CHA | AL | 31 | 46 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -119.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 101 | 210 | 7 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 22 | .210 | — | — | — | — | -748 | ||
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
View full game log (101 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 88 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | .159 |
| Away | 57 | 122 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 10 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-13 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-13 | CHW | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-08-12 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-08-09 | CHW | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-07-26 | CHW | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-07-24 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-07-19 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-07-16 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-07-12 | CHW | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-07-10 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 80 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1940 |
Bud Sheely: the record in brief
Bud Sheely's major league career runs from a debut on July 26, 1951 to a final game on September 13, 1953. Sheely's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. At 6'1" and 200 pounds, Sheely is listed as a catcher. The bio says Sheely threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Sheely was born on November 26, 1920, in Spokane, WA, USA. Sheely's death is recorded on October 17, 1985, in Sacramento, CA, USA. The given name on file is Hollis Kimball Sheely.
Sheely finished with 44 hits from 210 at bats in 101 games, which works out to .210, along with 12 RBI. Sheely's career OPS of .539 combines a .305 on-base mark with .233 slugging. Measured against the leagues Sheely played in, the .210 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 19.2% below the league. In OPS terms, Sheely's .539 stands 24.9% below the league's .717. Sheely collected a career-high 18 hits in 1952. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1952, did not top the league's .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bud Sheely
- What years did Bud Sheely play?
- Bud Sheely played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1953.
- Was Bud Sheely a pitcher?
- No. Bud Sheely was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bud Sheely hit?
- Bud Sheely hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What was Bud Sheely's career batting average?
- Bud Sheely batted .210 over his career, with 44 hits in 210 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bud Sheely have?
- Bud Sheely drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Bud Sheely in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bud Sheely has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.