Hugh Shelley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935)
Hugh Shelley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1935 for the Detroit Tigers. In 7 career games, he hit .250 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/16/1978 in Beaumont, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-06-25
- Last Game
- 1935-09-29
Full name: Hubert Leneirre Shelley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .250 | .400 | .250 | .650 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | DET | AL | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-29 | DET | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-28 | DET | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-08-11 | DET | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935-07-13 | DET | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-07-10 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-30 | DET | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-25 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Hugh Shelley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hugh Shelley debuted on June 25, 1935 and played a final game on September 29, 1935. Shelley's only club in the season tables is the Detroit Tigers. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds, Shelley is listed as an outfielder. Shelley batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Shelley was born on October 26, 1910, in Rogers, TX, USA. Shelley's death is recorded on June 16, 1978, in Beaumont, TX, USA. The given name on file is Hubert Leneirre Shelley.
In 7 games and 8 at bats, Shelley batted .250 with 2 hits; the totals also include 1 RBI. Over the seasons Shelley played, league hitters batted .280; the .250 career figure is 10.6% below that. In OPS terms, Shelley's .650 stands 12.4% below the league's .742. The season table holds a single row: 1935 with the Detroit Tigers, 7 games, 8 at bats and 2 hits.
Shelley played 3 games at left field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (1) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Hugh Shelley
- Was Hugh Shelley a pitcher?
- No. Hugh Shelley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Hugh Shelley hit?
- Hugh Shelley hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Hugh Shelley play for?
- Hugh Shelley played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1935).
- What were Hugh Shelley's career stats?
- In 7 games, Hugh Shelley had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Hugh Shelley play?
- Hugh Shelley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hugh Shelley and how much did he weigh?
- Hugh Shelley was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Hugh Shelley's career batting average?
- Hugh Shelley batted .250 over his career, with 2 hits in 8 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hugh Shelley have?
- Hugh Shelley drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Hugh Shelley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hugh Shelley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.