Costen Shockley
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1965)
Costen Shockley was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the California Angels, a span of 2 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .197 with 28 hits, 3 home runs, and 19 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- Died
- 5/30/2022 in Georgetown, DE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1964-07-17
- Last Game
- 1965-06-07
Full name: John Costen Shockley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 142 | 9 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 24 | .197 | .255 | .275 | .529 | -405 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OBP .255 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.
Career OPS .529 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 22.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 11 | 35 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CAL | AL | 40 | 107 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 16 | .187 | .245 (-24%) | .310 (-19%) | .371 (-30%) | .682 (-25%) | -405.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 142 | 9 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 24 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -405 | ||
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 (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 61 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | .131 |
| Away | 28 | 81 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 12 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-06-07 | LAA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-06-05 | LAA | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-06-04 | LAA | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-06-02 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-06-02 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-05-31 | LAA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-05-31 | LAA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-05-30 | LAA | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965-05-29 | LAA | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-05-27 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 40 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Costen Shockley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Costen Shockley debuted on July 17, 1964 and played a final game on June 7, 1965. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1964) and the California Angels (1965). Shockley is listed as a first baseman at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. Shockley both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 8, 1942, in Georgetown, DE, USA. Shockley's death is recorded on May 30, 2022, in Georgetown, DE, USA. Costen Shockley was the playing name; the full given name is John Costen.
In 51 games and 142 at bats, Shockley batted .197 with 28 hits, plus 3 home runs and 19 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .255 and .275 give Shockley a career OPS of .529. Measured against the leagues Shockley played in, the .197 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 20.5% below the league. The OPS comparison is .529 to a league .687, 22.9% below average. The hits column peaks at 20, in 1965. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .187 in 1965, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Costen Shockley
- What years did Costen Shockley play?
- Costen Shockley played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965.
- Was Costen Shockley a pitcher?
- No. Costen Shockley was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Costen Shockley hit?
- Costen Shockley hit 3 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What teams did Costen Shockley play for?
- Costen Shockley played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1964) and the California Angels (1965).
- What were Costen Shockley's career stats?
- In 51 games, Costen Shockley had 28 hits, 3 home runs, 19 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .197 batting average.
- What position did Costen Shockley play?
- Costen Shockley played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Costen Shockley and how much did he weigh?
- Costen Shockley was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Costen Shockley hit each season?
- Costen Shockley's home runs by season: 1 in 1964 and 2 in 1965. His most in one season was 2, in 1965.
- What was Costen Shockley's career batting average?
- Costen Shockley batted .197 over his career, with 28 hits in 142 at bats.
- How many RBI did Costen Shockley have?
- Costen Shockley drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Costen Shockley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Costen Shockley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.