Razor Shines
Born: 7/18/1956 in Durham, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-09-09 | Final Game: 1987-05-14
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Anthony Razor Shines
Biography
Razor Shines, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1980s. His career spanned from 1983 to May 14, 1987, during which he played primarily as a position player. Shines appeared in 68 games, accumulating 15 hits and five runs batted in, with a batting average of .185. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole one base throughout his career, showcasing a glimpse of his athleticism despite limited opportunities at the plate.
Shines played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the offensive explosion of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although his career statistics may not reflect standout performance, his contribution to the teams he was part of and his role in the clubhouse were significant in the context of the game. After retiring, Shines remained involved in baseball, leveraging his experience to influence future generations of players. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many roles players occupy beyond mere statistics.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 81 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0.185 | 0.239 | 0.198 | 0.436 | -482.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 12 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 47 | 50 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.120 | -482.0 |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 9 | 73 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | MON | 1B | 3 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | MON | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | MON | 1B | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | MON | 1B | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg College | Louisburg | NC | 1976 |
| St. Augustine's College | Raleigh | NC | 1978 |