Tommy Shields
Born: 8/14/1964 in Fairfax, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-07-25 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas Charles Shields
Biography
Tommy Shields was an American professional baseball player born in 1964, whose career spanned from July 25, 1992, to October 3, 1993. A position player, Shields made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief stint, participating in 22 games. He recorded a total of 6 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .176. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 1 RBI to his teams.
Shields played during a period characterized by the evolving offensive landscape of the early 1990s, where power hitting was becoming increasingly valued. Despite not achieving remarkable personal statistics, his time in the majors provided him with a unique perspective on the game, and he was part of a competitive era that included many legendary players. After his playing days, Shields' experiences contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journeys of players who, while not household names, played critical roles in the teams and leagues in which they participated.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.176 | 0.222 | 0.206 | 0.428 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 20 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 7 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CHN | 2B | 7 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | CHN | 3B | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHN | NL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $130,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1984, 1985, 1986 |