Charlie Shields
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Charlie Shields was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants, the New York Cubans, and the Homestead Grays. Across 19 career appearances, he went 6-4 with a 4.31 ERA and 67 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 401.5.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 206 lb
- Died
- 10/18/1955 in Scarbro, WV, USA
Full name: Charles Thomas Shields
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CAG | NAL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6.35 | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NYC | NN2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CAG | NAL | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 52 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 5.11 | 3.57 (-43%) | 596.3 |
| 1943 | HG | NN2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28.1 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 4.13 | 3.50 (-18%) | -571.9 |
| 1943 | CAG | NAL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2.92 | 3.50 (+17%) | 377.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 6 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 108.2 | 113 | 52 | 67 | 67 | 4.31 | — | 401 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 64 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .266 | .277 | .453 | .730 | 0 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career SLG .453 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +27.2% above league average.
Career OPS .730 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — +6.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CAG | NAL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NYC | NN2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CAG | NAL | 11 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .304 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | HG | NN2 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CAG | NAL | 7 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 28 | 64 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .266 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Away | 17 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 39.1 | 35 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 0.69 |
| Away | 14 | 58.1 | 43 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 1.08 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-05-13 | CAG | CVB | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-30 | CAG | MEM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-26 | CAG | MEM | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-21 | CAG | KCM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-11 | CAG | CI2 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-04 | CAG | BIR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-27 | CAG | CVB | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-13 | HOM | NY6 | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-13 | HOM | NY6 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-08 | HOM | NY6 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-05-13 | CAG | CVB | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-30 | CAG | MEM | — | 0.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-26 | CAG | MEM | W | 8.2 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1943-07-21 | CAG | KCM | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-11 | CAG | CI2 | — | 3.1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-04 | CAG | BIR | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-27 | CAG | CVB | — | 9.0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1943-06-13 | HOM | NY6 | W | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1943-06-08 | HOM | NY6 | L | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-05 | HOM | PH5 | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Charlie Shields: the record in brief
The season rows for Charlie Shields begin in 1941. Shields played for the Chicago American Giants (1941 to 1943), the New York Cubans (1942), and the Homestead Grays (1943). At 206 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Shields is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Shields both batted and threw left-handed. Shields was born on October 20, 1922, in Whipple, WV, USA. Shields died on October 18, 1955, in Scarbro, WV, USA. The bio lists the given name Charles Thomas.
Shields's career pitching line is 6 wins, 4 losses and a 4.31 ERA over 19 appearances. Shields had 67 strikeouts. The league ERA over Shields's seasons was 3.67, so the 4.31 figure ran 17.5% worse than average. 1943 was Shields's sharpest full season, a 4.13 ERA against the league's 3.50. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 401.5 for Shields's career.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Shields
- Was Charlie Shields a pitcher?
- Yes. Charlie Shields pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 67 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Charlie Shields hit?
- Charlie Shields hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Shields play for?
- Charlie Shields played for 3 teams: the Chicago American Giants (1941–1943), the New York Cubans (1942), and the Homestead Grays (1943).
- What were Charlie Shields's career stats?
- In 19 games, Charlie Shields went 6-4 with a 4.31 ERA, 67 strikeouts, and 108.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Charlie Shields play?
- Charlie Shields played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Shields and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Shields was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 206 pounds.
- What was Charlie Shields's career ERA?
- Charlie Shields finished with a 4.31 career ERA, going 6-4 with 67 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charlie Shields have?
- Charlie Shields recorded 67 career strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Shields in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Shields has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.