Justus Sheffield
Born: 5/13/1996 in Tullahoma, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-09-19 | Final Game: 2022-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 224 lbs
Full name: Justus Kane Sheffield
Biography
Justus Sheffield was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2022. Born in 1996, Sheffield made his mark in the league as a left-handed hurler known for his competitive spirit and a repertoire that included a strong fastball and sharp breaking pitches. He recorded a career win-loss record of 12-12 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.47 over the course of his time in the majors. Sheffield also notched 155 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff.
Sheffield's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including an increased emphasis on analytics and a growing focus on pitcher velocity and strikeout rates. While he did not record any saves during his career, his role as a starting and relief pitcher allowed him to adapt to various situations on the mound. Sheffield's journey through the majors reflected both the challenges and opportunities faced by young pitchers in a competitive environment, and he remains a notable figure for his contributions to the teams he played for.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | 48 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186.0 | 214 | 113 | 23 | 90 | 155 | 5.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10.12 | - |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 44 | 22 | 18 | 37 | 5.50 | -189.5 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 52 | 22 | 20 | 48 | 3.58 | 1790.7 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 7 | 8 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 105 | 61 | 43 | 63 | 6.83 | -2846.1 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3.86 | -251.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 6 | 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 | 48 | 33 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NYA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | P | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | SEA | P | 10 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | SEA | P | 21 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | SEA | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |