Kelly Shoppach
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2013)
Kelly Shoppach was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2013 for 5 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 572 career games, he hit .223 with 361 hits, 70 home runs, and 216 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 19.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-05-28
- Last Game
- 2013-09-12
Full name: Kelly Brian Shoppach
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 572 | 1,616 | 208 | 361 | 92 | 2 | 70 | 216 | 1 | 155 | 624 | .223 | .312 | .413 | .725 | 19 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .413 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 41 | 110 | 7 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 45 | .245 | .269 (-9%) | .336 (-12%) | .431 (-12%) | .768 (-12%) | -220.1 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 59 | 161 | 26 | 42 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 11 | 56 | .261 | .268 (-3%) | .335 (-8%) | .422 (+12%) | .758 (+3%) | 46.1 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 112 | 352 | 67 | 92 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 55 | 0 | 36 | 133 | .261 | .263 (-1%) | .333 (+4%) | .416 (+24%) | .749 (+15%) | 1074.1 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 89 | 271 | 33 | 58 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 33 | 98 | .214 | .262 (-18%) | .332 (+1%) | .417 (-5%) | .750 (-2%) | -13.8 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | 63 | 158 | 17 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 71 | .196 | .257 (-24%) | .325 (-5%) | .402 (-15%) | .728 (-11%) | -233.7 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | 87 | 221 | 23 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 79 | .176 | .255 (-31%) | .320 (-16%) | .399 (-15%) | .719 (-16%) | -524.9 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 48 | 140 | 16 | 35 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 62 | .250 | .254 (-2%) | .318 (+2%) | .405 (+16%) | .724 (+10%) | 236.3 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 28 | 79 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 27 | .203 | .254 (-20%) | .318 (-14%) | .405 (-16%) | .724 (-15%) | 236.3 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 35 | 107 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 45 | .196 | .253 (-23%) | .317 (-8%) | .396 (-13%) | .714 (-11%) | -169.7 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -169.7 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 572 | 1,616 | 208 | 361 | 92 | 2 | 70 | 216 | 1 | 155 | 624 | .223 | — | — | — | — | 261 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (572 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 284 | 789 | 107 | 175 | 34 | 98 | .222 |
| Away | 288 | 827 | 101 | 186 | 36 | 118 | .225 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-12 | CLE | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-11 | SEA | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-10 | SEA | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-06-09 | SEA | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-08 | SEA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-07 | SEA | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-06-06 | SEA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-06-05 | SEA | CHW | L | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013-06-04 | SEA | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-01 | SEA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 547 | 458 | 3099 | 211 | 34 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BOS | C | 7 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CLE | C | 40 | 31 | 208 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | CLE | C | 58 | 44 | 287 | 28 | 4 | 6 |
| 2008 | CLE | C | 110 | 94 | 586 | 34 | 7 | 2 |
| 2009 | CLE | C | 81 | 74 | 476 | 31 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 | TBA | C | 56 | 46 | 324 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | TBA | C | 86 | 71 | 485 | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| 2012 | BOS | C | 46 | 42 | 294 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYN | C | 27 | 22 | 160 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| 2013 | SEA | C | 35 | 32 | 263 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 547 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Salary History
Kelly Shoppach's recorded salaries total $11,164,500 over 8 seasons, 2006 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Shoppach's career ran from 2005 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | $1,350,000 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | $1,950,000 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | $404,100 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | $383,400 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | $327,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $11,164,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Most Similar Players
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Kelly Shoppach (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Kelly Shoppach: the record in brief
Kelly Shoppach's major league career runs from a debut on May 28, 2005 to a final game on September 12, 2013. The team column moves through the Boston Red Sox (2005 through 2012), the Cleveland Indians (2006 to 2013), the Tampa Bay Rays (2010 through 2011), the New York Mets (2012), and the Seattle Mariners (2013). Shoppach played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 29, 1980, in Fort Worth, TX, USA, Shoppach was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 220 pounds. Shoppach's full given name, per the bio, is Kelly Brian Shoppach.
The batting record for Shoppach: 572 games, 361 hits in 1,616 at bats, and a .223 average, along with 70 home runs and 216 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .312 and the slugging percentage .413, for an OPS of .725. Measured against the leagues Shoppach played in, the .223 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 14.4% below the league. The single-season home run high is 21, set in 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kelly Shoppach
- What years did Kelly Shoppach play?
- Kelly Shoppach played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2013.
- Was Kelly Shoppach a pitcher?
- No. Kelly Shoppach was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Kelly Shoppach hit?
- Kelly Shoppach hit 70 career home runs with 361 hits.
- What teams did Kelly Shoppach play for?
- Kelly Shoppach played for 5 teams: the Boston Red Sox (2005, 2012), the Cleveland Indians (2006–2009, 2013), the Tampa Bay Rays (2010–2011), the New York Mets (2012), and the Seattle Mariners (2013).
- What were Kelly Shoppach's career stats?
- In 572 games, Kelly Shoppach had 361 hits, 70 home runs, 216 RBI, 208 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- How much did Kelly Shoppach earn in his career?
- Kelly Shoppach's recorded salaries total $11,164,500 over 8 seasons, 2006 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Shoppach's career ran from 2005 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2005.
- What was Kelly Shoppach's salary?
- Kelly Shoppach's last recorded salary was $1,500,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $3,000,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $327,000, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2013.
- What position did Kelly Shoppach play?
- Kelly Shoppach played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kelly Shoppach and how much did he weigh?
- Kelly Shoppach was listed at 6 feet and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kelly Shoppach hit each season?
- Kelly Shoppach's home runs by season: 0 in 2005, 3 in 2006, 7 in 2007, 21 in 2008, 12 in 2009, 5 in 2010, 11 in 2011, 8 in 2012, and 3 in 2013. His most in one season was 21, in 2008.
- What was Kelly Shoppach's career batting average?
- Kelly Shoppach batted .223 over his career, with 361 hits in 1,616 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kelly Shoppach have?
- Kelly Shoppach drove in 216 runs in his career.
- Is Kelly Shoppach in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kelly Shoppach has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.