John Shetzline
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882)
John Shetzline was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1882 for the Baltimore Orioles. In 73 career games, he hit .214 with 60 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Born
- 1852 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 12/15/1892 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-02
- Last Game
- 1882-09-30
Full name: John Henry Shetzline
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 281 | 22 | 60 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .214 | .227 | .256 | .484 | -751 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career OBP .227 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career SLG .256 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OPS .484 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | BL2 | AA | 73 | 281 | 22 | 60 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .214 | .248 (-14%) | .275 (-18%) | .329 (-22%) | .605 (-20%) | -751.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 73 | 281 | 22 | 60 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -751 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 20 |
| Third Base | 52 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
John Shetzline: the record in brief
According to the bio, John Shetzline debuted on May 2, 1882 and played a final game on September 30, 1882. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles in 1882. At 5'11" and 190 pounds, Shetzline is listed as a third baseman. Shetzline was born in 1852, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Shetzline's death is recorded on December 15, 1892, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is John Henry Shetzline.
Shetzline collected 60 hits in 281 at bats across 73 games, good for a .214 batting average. The on-base percentage is .227 and the slugging percentage .256, for an OPS of .484. Over the seasons Shetzline played, league hitters batted .248; the .214 career figure is 14.0% below that. In OPS terms, Shetzline's .484 stands 20.2% below the league's .606. The season table holds a single row: 1882 with the Baltimore Orioles, 73 games, 281 at bats and 60 hits. That year the league hit .248, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 52, followed by second base (20), shortstop (1), and right field (1). Fielding at third base produced 94 putouts and 121 assists against 55 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Shetzline
- Was John Shetzline a pitcher?
- No. John Shetzline was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did John Shetzline hit?
- John Shetzline hit 0 career home runs with 60 hits.
- What teams did John Shetzline play for?
- John Shetzline played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1882).
- What were John Shetzline's career stats?
- In 73 games, John Shetzline had 60 hits and 22 runs, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did John Shetzline play?
- John Shetzline played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Shetzline and how much did he weigh?
- John Shetzline was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was John Shetzline's career batting average?
- John Shetzline batted .214 over his career, with 60 hits in 281 at bats.
- Is John Shetzline in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Shetzline has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.