Tim Shinnick
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1891)
Tim Shinnick was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891 for the Louisville Colonels, a span of 2 seasons. In 259 career games, he hit .239 with 222 hits, 2 home runs, and 134 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 5/18/1944 in Exeter, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-19
- Last Game
- 1891-10-04
Full name: Timothy James Shinnick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 929 | 164 | 222 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 134 | 98 | 116 | 46 | .239 | .332 | .320 | .651 | -514 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .320 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career OPS .651 vs. league average .683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | LS2 | AA | 133 | 493 | 87 | 126 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 82 | 62 | 62 | 0 | .256 | .260 (-2%) | .336 (+3%) | .351 (-4%) | .687 (avg) | 83.9 |
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 126 | 436 | 77 | 96 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 52 | 36 | 54 | 46 | .220 | .254 (-13%) | .331 (-6%) | .343 (-13%) | .675 (-9%) | -597.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 259 | 929 | 164 | 222 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 134 | 98 | 116 | 46 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -514 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 248 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Tim Shinnick: the record in brief
April 19, 1890 and October 4, 1891 bracket Tim Shinnick's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Louisville Colonels from 1890 to 1891. Shinnick, born on November 6, 1867, in Exeter, NH, USA, is listed as a second baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-9 and 150 pounds. Shinnick died on May 18, 1944, in Exeter, NH, USA. Shinnick's full given name, per the bio, is Timothy James Shinnick.
Across 259 games at the plate, Shinnick's career line reads 222 hits in 929 at bats for a .239 average, plus 2 homers, 134 runs batted in, and 98 stolen bases. Shinnick's career OPS of .651 combines a .332 on-base mark with .320 slugging. The league as a whole hit .258 across Shinnick's seasons, which puts the .239 career mark 7.3% below average. 1890 produced Shinnick's most hits, 126 of them for the Louisville Colonels. Shinnick stole 62 bases in 1890, the most of any season listed. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .256 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Shinnick
- What years did Tim Shinnick play?
- Tim Shinnick played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891.
- Was Tim Shinnick a pitcher?
- No. Tim Shinnick was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Shinnick hit?
- Tim Shinnick hit 2 career home runs with 222 hits.
- What teams did Tim Shinnick play for?
- Tim Shinnick played for one team, the Louisville Colonels (1890–1891).
- What were Tim Shinnick's career stats?
- In 259 games, Tim Shinnick had 222 hits, 2 home runs, 134 RBI, 164 runs, and 98 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did Tim Shinnick play?
- Tim Shinnick played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Shinnick and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Shinnick was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tim Shinnick hit each season?
- Tim Shinnick's home runs by season: 1 in 1890 and 1 in 1891. His most in one season was 1, in 1890 and 1891.
- What was Tim Shinnick's career batting average?
- Tim Shinnick batted .239 over his career, with 222 hits in 929 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Shinnick have?
- Tim Shinnick drove in 134 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Shinnick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Shinnick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.