Ron Shepherd
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1986)
Ron Shepherd was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1986 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 3 seasons. In 115 career games, he hit .167 with 18 hits, 2 home runs, and 5 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
- 6'4" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-05
- Last Game
- 1986-10-05
Full name: Ronald Wayne Shepherd
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 108 | 23 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | .167 | .204 | .278 | .481 | -226 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.
Career OBP .204 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OPS .481 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 38 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 65 | 69 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 22 | .203 | .257 (-21%) | .325 (-28%) | .395 (-12%) | .720 (-19%) | -226.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 115 | 108 | 23 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -226 | ||
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
View full game log (115 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 42 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | .167 |
| Away | 58 | 66 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-05 | TOR | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-05 | TOR | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-10-03 | TOR | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-01 | TOR | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-29 | TOR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-28 | TOR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-27 | TOR | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-26 | TOR | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-25 | TOR | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-24 | TOR | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 35 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MON | NL | $72,000 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | $90,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $162,000 | ||
Ron Shepherd: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ron Shepherd debuted on September 5, 1984 and played a final game on October 5, 1986. All of the seasons listed were played for the Toronto Blue Jays. Shepherd, born on October 27, 1960, in Longview, TX, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 175 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Ron Shepherd was the playing name; the full given name is Ronald Wayne.
Shepherd collected 18 hits in 108 at bats across 115 games, good for a .167 batting average, plus 2 home runs and 5 runs batted in. Shepherd got on base at a .204 rate and slugged .278 (.481 OPS). Over the seasons Shepherd played, league hitters batted .258; the .167 career figure is 35.5% below that. By OPS the gap is 32.6% below league average (.481 against .714). The highest hit total in a season was 14, in 1986. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .203 in 1986, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Shepherd
- What years did Ron Shepherd play?
- Ron Shepherd played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1986.
- Was Ron Shepherd a pitcher?
- No. Ron Shepherd was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ron Shepherd hit?
- Ron Shepherd hit 2 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What was Ron Shepherd's career batting average?
- Ron Shepherd batted .167 over his career, with 18 hits in 108 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Shepherd have?
- Ron Shepherd drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Ron Shepherd in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Shepherd has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.