Steven Shell
Born: 3/10/1983 in Longview, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-06-22 | Final Game: 2009-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Steven Daniel Shell
Biography
Steven Shell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1983, whose career spanned from 2008 to 2009. He made a brief but impactful mark in Major League Baseball, showcasing his talents primarily with the Washington Nationals. Shell finished his career with a win-loss record of 2-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.45, highlighting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters during his time on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 46 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, demonstrating both his capacity as a starter and a reliable relief option.
During his playing years, Shell contributed to a Nationals team that was in the midst of rebuilding and striving for competitiveness in the National League. His pitching style was characterized by a blend of control and finesse, allowing him to keep runs to a minimum and maintain a low ERA. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Shell's performance reflected the potential that many players exhibit in the early stages of their careers, and he remains a part of the narrative of a franchise looking to establish itself in the competitive landscape of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55.0 | 39 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 46 | 2.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 2 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.0 | 34 | 12 | 20 | 41 | 2.16 | 267.4 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 4 | 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 | 43 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | P | 39 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $425,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $425,000 | ||