Austin Shenton, baseball player, 2024

Austin Shenton

Born: 1/22/1998 in Spokane, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2024-03-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Austin P. Shenton

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Biography

Austin Shenton is an active professional baseball player, born in 1998, who currently plays as a position player. Making his Major League debut on March 31, 2024, Shenton has quickly begun to establish himself in the league. Though he has played in 19 games so far, he has already made his mark with 9 hits, including 1 home run and 3 RBIs, contributing to a batting average of .214. His early career reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by modern players as they navigate the fast-paced and competitive environment of today’s game. Shenton's playing style showcases versatility and determination, hallmarks of a new generation of players who are adapting to the evolving dynamics of baseball. With no stolen bases recorded yet, his current focus appears to be on making impactful contributions at the plate and solidifying his role within his team's lineup. As he continues to develop his skills, Shenton remains a player to watch, embodying the spirit of determination that characterizes the ongoing evolution of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 42 3 9 5 0 1 3 0 8 14 0.214 0.340 0.405 0.745 45.4

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2024 TBR AL 19 42 3 9 5 0 1 3 0 8 14 0.214 — — — — 45.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 8 62 3 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2024 TBA 1B 10 8 62 3 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Designated Hitter 6