George Shively
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Shively was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the West Baden Sprudels. In 532 career games, he hit .307 with 642 hits, 9 home runs, and 209 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,807.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 6/7/1962 in Bloomington, IN, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 532 | 2,094 | 450 | 642 | 71 | 32 | 9 | 209 | 128 | 220 | 11 | .307 | .378 | .384 | .762 | 3,807 |
Career AVG .307 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.
Career OBP .378 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career OPS .762 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | WBS | WES | 3 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .462 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | WBS | WES | 5 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .350 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | WBS | WES | 12 | 51 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .333 | .259 (+28%) | .325 (+30%) | .345 (+30%) | .670 (+30%) | 257.1 |
| 1914 | ABC | WES | 54 | 216 | 46 | 74 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 0 | .343 | .255 (+34%) | .322 (+27%) | .339 (+43%) | .661 (+35%) | 1258.2 |
| 1915 | ABC | WES | 59 | 225 | 59 | 67 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 0 | .298 | .250 (+19%) | .318 (+21%) | .332 (+15%) | .651 (+18%) | 761.2 |
| 1916 | ABC | WES | 40 | 150 | 34 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 0 | .333 | .248 (+34%) | .314 (+25%) | .326 (+25%) | .640 (+25%) | 607.0 |
| 1917 | ABC | WES | 21 | 86 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | .279 | .248 (+12%) | .312 (avg) | .323 (+19%) | .635 (+9%) | 83.5 |
| 1918 | ABC | WES | 41 | 165 | 41 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 0 | .327 | .255 (+28%) | .318 (+18%) | .326 (+21%) | .645 (+19%) | 513.9 |
| 1919 | AC | EAS | 19 | 72 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | .222 | .262 (-15%) | .322 (+1%) | .347 (-24%) | .670 (-12%) | -96.1 |
| 1920 | ABC | NNL | 30 | 123 | 23 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 0 | .293 | .271 (+8%) | .331 (+9%) | .363 (-1%) | .694 (+3%) | 90.0 |
| 1920 | AC | EAS | 5 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 90.0 |
| 1921 | AC | EAS | 55 | 204 | 55 | 63 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 30 | 6 | .309 | .286 (+8%) | .344 (+18%) | .395 (-13%) | .739 (+1%) | 237.0 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 6 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 237.0 |
| 1922 | NYB | IND | 47 | 183 | 37 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 21 | 3 | .301 | .285 (+5%) | .345 (+10%) | .397 (-8%) | .743 (+1%) | 98.3 |
| 1923 | ABC | NNL | 72 | 297 | 60 | 89 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 25 | 0 | .300 | .282 (+6%) | .344 (+4%) | .390 (avg) | .734 (+2%) | 93.2 |
| 1924 | WP | ECL | 16 | 51 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | .333 | .283 (+17%) | .345 (+23%) | .389 (-14%) | .734 (+3%) | 72.6 |
| 1924 | ACB | ECL | 47 | 198 | 34 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 20 | 1 | .283 | .283 (avg) | .345 (+1%) | .389 (-13%) | .734 (-7%) | 72.6 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 532 | 2,094 | 450 | 642 | 71 | 32 | 9 | 209 | 128 | 220 | 11 | .307 | — | — | — | — | 4,375 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | WBS | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | WBS | OF | 5 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913 | WBS | OF | 12 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | ABC | OF | 54 | 0 | 84 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 1915 | ABC | OF | 59 | 0 | 94 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 1916 | ABC | OF | 40 | 0 | 66 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1917 | ABC | OF | 21 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1918 | ABC | OF | 41 | 0 | 70 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| 1919 | AC | OF | 19 | 19 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | ABC | OF | 31 | 30 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920 | AC | OF | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | AC | OF | 55 | 54 | 82 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 1921 | ABC | OF | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | NYB | OF | 52 | 47 | 66 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 1923 | ABC | OF | 72 | 72 | 116 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 1924 | WP | OF | 15 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1924 | ACB | OF | 48 | 47 | 84 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 399 |
| Center Field | 91 |
| Right Field | 48 |
George Shively: the record in brief
George Shively's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1911 to 1924. The season rows list, in order, the West Baden Sprudels (1911 to 1913), the Indianapolis ABCs (1914 to 1923), the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1919 through 1924), the New York Bacharach Giants (1922), and the Washington Potomacs (1924). Shively played primarily as a left fielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 3, 1893, in Lebanon, KY, USA and a listed size of 150 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Shively died on June 7, 1962, in Bloomington, IN, USA.
Across 532 games at the plate, Shively's career line reads 642 hits in 2,094 at bats for a .307 average, along with 9 homers, 209 RBI, and 128 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .378 and the slugging percentage .384, for an OPS of .762.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Shively
- Was George Shively a pitcher?
- No. George Shively was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did George Shively hit?
- George Shively hit 9 career home runs with 642 hits.
- What teams did George Shively play for?
- George Shively played for 5 teams: the West Baden Sprudels (1911–1913), the Indianapolis ABCs (1914–1918, 1920–1921, 1923), the New York Bacharach Giants (1919–1922), the Washington Potomacs (1924), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1924).
- What were George Shively's career stats?
- In 532 games, George Shively had 642 hits, 9 home runs, 209 RBI, 450 runs, and 128 stolen bases, with a .307 batting average.
- What position did George Shively play?
- George Shively played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Shively and how much did he weigh?
- George Shively was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Shively hit each season?
- George Shively's home runs by season: 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 3 in 1914, 2 in 1915, 0 in 1916, 1 in 1917, 2 in 1918, 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 0 in 1921, 0 in 1922, 0 in 1923, and 1 in 1924. His most in one season was 3, in 1914.
- What was George Shively's career batting average?
- George Shively batted .307 over his career, with 642 hits in 2,094 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Shively have?
- George Shively drove in 209 runs in his career.
- Is George Shively in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Shively has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.