Jim Shilling
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939)
Jim Shilling was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1939 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Philadelphia Phillies. In 42 career games, he hit .282 with 37 hits and 16 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/12/1986 in Tulsa, OK, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-04-21
- Last Game
- 1939-09-30
Full name: James Robert Shilling
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 131 | 11 | 37 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 13 | .282 | .324 | .420 | .744 | -75 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .420 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.
Career OPS .744 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 31 | 98 | 8 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 9 | .276 | .274 (avg) | .342 (-5%) | .393 (-1%) | .735 (-3%) | -75.0 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 11 | 33 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .303 | — | — | — | — | -75.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 131 | 11 | 37 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 13 | .282 | — | — | — | — | -150 | ||
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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 69 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 10 | .391 |
| Away | 18 | 62 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | .161 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-09-30 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-30 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-28 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-28 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-24 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-23 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-23 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-17 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-16 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939-09-15 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 32 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Jim Shilling: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Shilling's first major league game on April 21, 1939; the last one listed came on September 30, 1939. By club, Shilling's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1939) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1939). At 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Shilling is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Shilling batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 14, 1914, in Tulsa, OK, USA. The bio records the death on September 12, 1986, in Tulsa, OK, USA. Shilling's full given name, per the bio, is James Robert Shilling.
In 42 games and 131 at bats, Shilling batted .282 with 37 hits; the totals also include 16 runs batted in. Shilling got on base at a .324 rate and slugged .420 (.744 OPS). The .282 career average is close to the .274 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 27 hits of 1939. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .276 in 1939, did not top the league's .274.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Shilling
- Was Jim Shilling a pitcher?
- No. Jim Shilling was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Shilling hit?
- Jim Shilling hit 0 career home runs with 37 hits.
- What teams did Jim Shilling play for?
- Jim Shilling played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1939) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1939).
- What were Jim Shilling's career stats?
- In 42 games, Jim Shilling had 37 hits, 16 RBI, 11 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .282 batting average.
- What position did Jim Shilling play?
- Jim Shilling played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Shilling and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Shilling was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Jim Shilling's career batting average?
- Jim Shilling batted .282 over his career, with 37 hits in 131 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Shilling have?
- Jim Shilling drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Shilling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Shilling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.