Ernie Shore
Born: 3/24/1891 in East Bend, NC, USA
Died: 9/24/1980 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-06-20 | Final Game: 1920-08-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Ernest Grady Shore
Biography
Ernie Shore was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1912 to 1920. Born in 1891, Shore made a significant impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, particularly during the formative years following the deadball era. He finished his career with a record of 65 wins and 43 losses, a commendable feat that highlighted his effectiveness on the mound. Shore posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.47, which underscored his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Over the course of his career, he recorded 309 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, showcasing both his durability as a starter and his capability to close out games.
Shore's playing style was characterized by his finesse and strategic approach, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He competed in an era that was transitioning into a more offensive-focused game, yet he maintained a strong presence as a pitcher capable of dominating hitters. His contributions to the sport extended beyond his statistics, as he was part of the early history of baseball, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Shore's legacy continues to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike, marking him as a notable figure in the evolution of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 43 | 160 | 121 | 56 | 9 | 5 | 979.3 | 906 | 269 | 12 | 270 | 309 | 2.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 10 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 139.7 | 103 | 31 | 34 | 51 | 2.00 | 975.8 |
| 1915 | BOS | AL | 19 | 8 | 38 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 247.0 | 207 | 45 | 66 | 102 | 1.64 | 2028.3 |
| 1916 | BOS | AL | 16 | 10 | 38 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 225.7 | 221 | 66 | 49 | 62 | 2.63 | 1133.4 |
| 1917 | BOS | AL | 13 | 10 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 226.7 | 201 | 56 | 55 | 57 | 2.22 | -123.7 |
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 5 | 8 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 95.0 | 105 | 44 | 44 | 24 | 4.17 | - |
| 1920 | NYY | AL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 44.3 | 61 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 4.87 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 322 | 14 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 117 | 0.121 | 0.160 | 0.152 | 0.312 | -2341.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 20 | 49 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.102 | -497.4 |
| 1915 | BOS | AL | 38 | 79 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0.101 | -635.0 |
| 1916 | BOS | AL | 38 | 77 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0.091 | -747.0 |
| 1917 | BOS | AL | 29 | 78 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.167 | -462.2 |
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 20 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NYY | AL | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.083 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WS | BOS | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1915 | WS | BOS | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 34.7 | 24 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 1.82 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WS | BOS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17.7 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1.53 |
| 1915 | WS | BOS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17.0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2.12 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 160 | 0 | 55 | 357 | 20 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | BOS | P | 38 | 0 | 10 | 95 | 7 | 3 |
| 1916 | BOS | P | 38 | 0 | 18 | 90 | 5 | 2 |
| 1917 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 19 | 77 | 4 | 5 |
| 1919 | NYA | P | 20 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | NYA | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 160 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | Greensboro | NC | 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913 |