James Shields, baseball player, 2006-2018

James Shields

Born: 12/20/1981 in Newhall, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-05-31 | Final Game: 2018-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Anthony Shields

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Biography

James Shields, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2018. Known for his durability and competitiveness on the mound, Shields finished his career with a record of 145-139 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, he recorded an impressive 2,234 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and dominate opposing lineups. While he did not register any saves during his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant, particularly during his time with teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals. Shields was selected as an All-Star once, marking a highlight in his career that underscored his status among the league's top pitchers. He played during an era characterized by high offense and evolving pitching strategies, where his ability to maintain effectiveness over a lengthy career was notable. His tenacity and command on the mound made him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike, solidifying his legacy in the game of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
145 139 407 405 23 9 0 2616.0 2581 1167 361 746 2234 4.01 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2006 TBR AL 6 8 21 21 1 0 0 124.7 141 67 38 104 4.84 -
2007 TBR AL 12 8 31 31 1 0 0 215.0 202 92 36 184 3.85 -
2008 TBR AL 14 8 33 33 3 2 0 215.0 208 85 40 160 3.56 -
2009 TBR AL 11 12 33 33 0 0 0 219.7 239 101 52 167 4.14 -
2010 TBR AL 13 15 34 33 0 0 0 203.3 246 117 51 187 5.18 -
2011 TBR AL 16 12 33 33 11 4 0 249.3 195 78 65 225 2.82 -
2012 TBR AL 15 10 33 33 3 2 0 227.7 208 89 58 223 3.52 -
2013 KCR AL 13 9 34 34 2 0 0 228.7 215 80 68 196 3.15 -
2014 KCR AL 14 8 34 34 1 1 0 227.0 224 81 44 180 3.21 -
2015 SDP NL 13 7 33 33 0 0 0 202.3 189 88 81 216 3.91 -
2016 CHW AL 4 12 22 22 1 0 0 114.3 139 86 55 78 6.77 -
2016 SDP NL 2 7 11 11 0 0 0 67.3 69 32 27 57 4.28 -
2017 CHW AL 5 7 21 21 0 0 0 117.0 116 68 53 103 5.23 -
2018 CHW AL 7 16 34 33 0 0 0 204.7 190 103 78 154 4.53 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
411 142 15 24 3 0 0 6 0 3 56 0.169 0.186 0.190 0.376 -660.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2006 TBR AL 21 8 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.375 0.0
2007 TBR AL 31 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 0.0
2008 TBR AL 34 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.250 0.0
2009 TBR AL 33 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.0
2010 TBR AL 34 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.0
2011 TBR AL 33 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.000 0.0
2012 TBR AL 33 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.200 0.0
2013 KCR AL 34 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 0.0
2014 KCR AL 34 7 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.286 0.0
2015 SDP NL 36 68 7 9 2 0 0 2 0 1 28 0.132 -660.8
2016 CHW AL 22 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.0
2016 SDP NL 11 17 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0.176 0.0
2017 CHW AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2018 CHW AL 34 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALCS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALDS1 KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALWC KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 WS KCA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2011 ALDS2 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2010 ALDS1 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 WS TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 ALCS TBA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 ALDS2 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 6 11 11 0 59.3 76 36 15 45 5.46

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2014 ALCS KCA 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 10 4 1 3 7.20
2014 ALDS1 KCA 1 0 1 1 0 6.0 6 2 2 6 3.00
2014 ALWC KCA 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 5 4 2 6 7.20
2014 WS KCA 0 2 2 2 0 9.0 15 7 2 5 7.00
2011 ALDS2 TBA 0 1 1 1 0 5.0 8 7 0 6 12.60
2010 ALDS1 TBA 0 1 1 1 0 4.3 4 4 0 2 8.31
2008 ALCS TBA 0 2 2 2 0 13.0 15 5 5 9 3.46
2008 ALDS2 TBA 1 0 1 1 0 6.3 6 3 1 4 4.26
2008 WS TBA 1 0 1 1 0 5.7 7 0 2 4 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 407 405 187 283 30 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 TBA P 21 21 14 15 0 1
2007 TBA P 31 31 30 24 1 3
2008 TBA P 33 33 19 19 1 3
2009 TBA P 33 33 16 25 2 5
2010 TBA P 34 33 18 17 4 2
2011 TBA P 33 33 19 32 3 2
2012 TBA P 33 33 16 21 5 0
2013 KCA P 34 34 11 21 3 2
2014 KCA P 34 34 18 30 4 0
2015 SDN P 33 33 10 30 3 2
2016 CHA P 22 22 6 12 4 0
2016 SDN P 11 11 2 6 0 0
2017 CHA P 21 21 5 12 0 0
2018 CHA P 34 33 3 19 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 407

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-09-09
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-06-19
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-04-24
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-04-26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SDN NL $21,000,000
2015 SDN NL $10,000,000
2014 KCA AL $13,500,000
2013 KCA AL $11,000,000
2012 TBA AL $8,000,000
2011 TBA AL $4,250,000
2010 TBA AL $2,500,000
2009 TBA AL $1,500,000
2008 TBA AL $1,000,000
2007 TBA AL $394,900
Total Career Earnings $73,144,900

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2014 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 3.0 420 0
2013 Cy Young Award AL 11th 2.0 210 0
2011 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 66.0 196 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 7.0 392 0