Jimmy Shevlin

Jimmy Shevlin was a professional baseball player born in 1909, whose career spanned from 1930 until his retirement in 1934. Primarily known as a position player, Shevlin played in a total of 53 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 19 hits, achieving a batting average of .247, which reflected his modest contributions at the plate during an era characterized by a mix of offensive challenges and defensive prowess. Throughout his career, Shevlin amassed 12 runs batted in and demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 4 stolen bases. Although he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and drive in runs contributed to his teams' efforts during his tenure. Shevlin played in a time when the game was transitioning, with the late 1920s and early 1930s marking a shift in baseball's offensive dynamics. His role, while not highlighted by overwhelming statistics, was emblematic of the hardworking players who contributed to their teams in various capacities during this transformative period in baseball history.