Jimmy Shields

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records

Jimmy Shields was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants. Across 23 career appearances, he went 5-7 with a 6.83 ERA and 30 strikeouts.

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

W–L 5–7
ERA 6.83
WHIP 1.86
SO 30
Pitcher PIV -2409.6
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
— / R
Height / Weight
5'9" / 158 lb
Born
9/8/1905 in Petersburg, VA, USA
Died
11/21/1963 in Petersburg, VA, USA

Full name: James Edward Shields

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Career Pitching Statistics

Jimmy Shields — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 23 12 4 0 2 89.2 102 68 5 65 30 6.83 -2409.6

Career ERA 6.83 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 56.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Jimmy Shields — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1928 ACB ECL 2 2 5 4 4 0 0 41.2 33 8 23 16 1.73 4.13 (+58%) -491.9
1929 ACB ANL 3 5 18 8 0 0 2 48.0 69 60 42 14 11.25 4.60 (-145%) -1917.7
Career · 2 seasons 5 7 23 12 4 0 2 89.2 102 68 65 30 6.83 — -2,410

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

Jimmy Shields — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 90 21 24 2 0 0 11 0 5 1 .267 .305 .289 .594 -174

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS .594 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jimmy Shields — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1928 ACB ECL 20 63 13 18 1 0 0 9 0 2 1 .286 .280 (+2%) .342 (-10%) .395 (-24%) .737 (-17%) -173.6
1929 ACB ANL 25 27 8 6 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 .222 — — — — 0.0
Career · 2 seasons 45 90 21 24 2 0 0 11 0 5 1 .267 — — — — -174

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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jimmy Shields — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 8 17 24 4 5
3B 4 4 3 4 3 0
P 23 12 2 22 0 0
SS 4 1 1 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jimmy Shields — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 ACB 2B 7 7 12 15 2 3
1928 ACB 3B 4 4 3 4 3 0
1928 ACB P 5 4 1 12 0 0
1928 ACB SS 2 1 0 1 2 0
1929 ACB 2B 5 1 5 9 2 2
1929 ACB P 18 8 1 10 0 0
1929 ACB SS 2 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jimmy Shields — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 23
Second Base 12
Third Base 4
Shortstop 4

Jimmy Shields: the record in brief

Jimmy Shields's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1928 to 1929. The team column never changes: it is the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants from 1928 to 1929. Shields played primarily as a pitcher. Born on September 8, 1905, in Petersburg, VA, USA, Shields was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 158 pounds. The bio records the death on November 21, 1963, in Petersburg, VA, USA. Jimmy Shields was the playing name; the full given name is James Edward.

Shields pitched in 23 games, starting 12, and finished with a 5-7 record and 6.83 ERA. The totals include 30 strikeouts. Against a 4.37 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.83 mark was 56.3% worse. In 1928, one of the busiest seasons, Shields posted a 1.73 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.13.

The position table credits Shields with 23 games at pitcher and also lists 12 at second base, 4 at third base, and 4 at shortstop. The fielding table credits Shields with 2 putouts, 22 assists and 0 errors on the mound.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Shields

Was Jimmy Shields a pitcher?
Yes. Jimmy Shields pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 30 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Jimmy Shields hit?
Jimmy Shields hit 0 career home runs with 24 hits.
What teams did Jimmy Shields play for?
Jimmy Shields played for one team, the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1928–1929).
What were Jimmy Shields's career stats?
In 23 games, Jimmy Shields went 5-7 with a 6.83 ERA, 30 strikeouts, 89.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
What position did Jimmy Shields play?
Jimmy Shields played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jimmy Shields and how much did he weigh?
Jimmy Shields was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 158 pounds.
What was Jimmy Shields's career ERA?
Jimmy Shields finished with a 6.83 career ERA, going 5-7 with 30 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Jimmy Shields have?
Jimmy Shields recorded 30 career strikeouts.
Is Jimmy Shields in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jimmy Shields has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.