Skeeter Shelton
Born: 6/29/1888 in Huntington, WV, USA
Died: 1/9/1954 in Huntington, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-08-25 | Final Game: 1915-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Andrew Kemper Shelton
Biography
Skeeter Shelton was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose playing career spanned a brief period from August 25 to September 1, 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Shelton's major league tenure was short-lived, with him appearing in only 10 games. Throughout this time, he recorded a single hit, resulting in a batting average of .025. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he also did not record any stolen bases.
Shelton's time in Major League Baseball occurred during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as teams were increasingly focusing on specialization and player development. While Shelton's career did not feature the extensive statistics of many contemporaries, his brief stint in the majors reflects the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, where even marginal players had the opportunity to compete at the highest level. Despite the limited impact he made on the field, Shelton remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the depth and breadth of players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.025 | 0.071 | 0.025 | 0.096 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 10 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.025 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 10 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 10 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1907, 1908, 1909 |