Art Shires
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1932)
Art Shires was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932 for the Chicago White Sox, the Washington Senators, and the Boston Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 290 career games, he hit .291 with 287 hits, 11 home runs, and 119 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- Died
- 7/13/1967 in Italy, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-08-20
- Last Game
- 1932-07-31
Full name: Charles Arthur Shires
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 986 | 118 | 287 | 45 | 12 | 11 | 119 | 8 | 81 | 62 | .291 | .347 | .395 | .741 | -201 |
Career AVG .291 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .347 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .395 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .741 vs. league average .755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHA | AL | 33 | 123 | 20 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 10 | .341 | .280 (+22%) | .342 (+19%) | .395 (+9%) | .737 (+14%) | 336.2 |
| 1929 | CHA | AL | 100 | 353 | 41 | 110 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 41 | 4 | 32 | 20 | .312 | .289 (+8%) | .353 (+5%) | .415 (+4%) | .769 (+5%) | 311.4 |
| 1930 | CHA | AL | 37 | 128 | 14 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 6 | .258 | .293 (-12%) | .354 (-18%) | .429 (-22%) | .784 (-20%) | -446.8 |
| 1930 | WS1 | AL | 38 | 84 | 11 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 5 | .369 | .293 (+26%) | .354 (+14%) | .429 (+8%) | .784 (+11%) | -446.8 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 82 | 298 | 32 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 21 | .238 | .275 (-13%) | .335 (-11%) | .391 (-13%) | .726 (-12%) | -579.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 290 | 986 | 118 | 287 | 45 | 12 | 11 | 119 | 8 | 81 | 62 | .291 | — | — | — | — | -826 | ||
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 (290 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 148 | 483 | 54 | 136 | 2 | 50 | .282 |
| Away | 142 | 504 | 64 | 151 | 9 | 68 | .300 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-07-31 | BSN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-07-30 | BSN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-28 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-27 | BSN | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-26 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-24 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-24 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-07-23 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-07-23 | BSN | NY1 | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 255 |
| Second Base | 3 |
Art Shires: the record in brief
According to the bio, Art Shires debuted on August 20, 1928 and played a final game on July 31, 1932. Shires played for the Chicago White Sox (1928 through 1930), the Washington Senators (1930), and the Boston Braves (1932). Shires played primarily as a first baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on August 13, 1906, in Italy, TX, USA, Shires was listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio records the death on July 13, 1967, in Italy, TX, USA. The given name on file is Charles Arthur Shires.
In 290 games and 986 at bats, Shires batted .291 with 287 hits; the totals also include 11 homers and 119 RBI. Reaching base at a .347 clip and slugging .395, Shires finished with a .741 OPS. Shires hit .291 while the league hit .285 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season topped the 110 hits of 1929. 1929 brought the most runs batted in, 41. In 1929, a season of regular play, Shires hit .312 while the league hit .289.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Shires
- What years did Art Shires play?
- Art Shires played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932.
- Was Art Shires a pitcher?
- No. Art Shires was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Art Shires hit?
- Art Shires hit 11 career home runs with 287 hits.
- What teams did Art Shires play for?
- Art Shires played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1928–1930), the Washington Senators (1930), and the Boston Braves (1932).
- What were Art Shires's career stats?
- In 290 games, Art Shires had 287 hits, 11 home runs, 119 RBI, 118 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .291 batting average.
- What position did Art Shires play?
- Art Shires played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Shires and how much did he weigh?
- Art Shires was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Art Shires hit each season?
- Art Shires's home runs by season: 1 in 1928, 3 in 1929, 2 in 1930, and 5 in 1932. His most in one season was 5, in 1932.
- What was Art Shires's career batting average?
- Art Shires batted .291 over his career, with 287 hits in 986 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Shires have?
- Art Shires drove in 119 runs in his career.
- Is Art Shires in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Shires has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.