Garland Shifflett
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1964)
Garland Shifflett was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1964 for the Washington Senators and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 8 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 6.31 ERA and 10 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 5/13/2020 in Lakewood, CO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-04-22
- Last Game
- 1964-06-26
Full name: Garland Jesse Shifflett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 10.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.2 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 4.58 | 3.58 (-28%) | -94.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.2 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6.31 | — | -94 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | WS1 | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 11.1 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6.35 |
| Away | 10 | 14.1 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6.28 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-06-26 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-24 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-20 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-16 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-13 | MIN | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-11 | MIN | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-09 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-08 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-06-04 | MIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-06-03 | MIN | NYY | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-06-26 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964-06-24 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-06-20 | MIN | DET | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-16 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-06-13 | MIN | TEX | L | 2.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-11 | MIN | DET | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-09 | MIN | DET | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964-06-08 | MIN | DET | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-04 | MIN | NYY | — | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964-06-03 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
Garland Shifflett: the record in brief
Garland Shifflett's major league career runs from a debut on April 22, 1957 to a final game on June 26, 1964. By club, Shifflett's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1957) and the Minnesota Twins (1964). Listed as a pitcher, Shifflett both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. The birth record reads March 28, 1935, in Elkton, VA, USA. The bio records the death on May 13, 2020, in Lakewood, CO, USA. Shifflett's full given name, per the bio, is Garland Jesse Shifflett.
The pitching table credits Shifflett with a 0-2 record and a 6.31 ERA in 16 games. Also on Shifflett's record: 10 strikeouts. The league ERA over Shifflett's seasons was 3.69, so the 6.31 figure ran 71.0% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.58 in 1964, when the league's was 3.58.
Every defensive appearance on record for Shifflett, 16 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 0 putouts and 6 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garland Shifflett
- What years did Garland Shifflett play?
- Garland Shifflett played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1964.
- Was Garland Shifflett a pitcher?
- Yes. Garland Shifflett pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 10 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Garland Shifflett hit?
- Garland Shifflett hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Garland Shifflett play for?
- Garland Shifflett played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1957, 1964).
- What were Garland Shifflett's career stats?
- In 16 games, Garland Shifflett went 0-2 with a 6.31 ERA, 10 strikeouts, 25.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Garland Shifflett play?
- Garland Shifflett played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Garland Shifflett and how much did he weigh?
- Garland Shifflett was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Garland Shifflett's career ERA?
- Garland Shifflett finished with a 6.31 career ERA, going 0-2 with 10 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Garland Shifflett have?
- Garland Shifflett recorded 10 career strikeouts.
- Is Garland Shifflett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Garland Shifflett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.