Terry Shumpert
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-2003)
Terry Shumpert was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 2003 for 6 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 14 seasons. In 854 career games, he hit .252 with 497 hits, 49 home runs, and 223 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-05-01
- Last Game
- 2003-09-28
Full name: Terrance Darnell Shumpert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 854 | 1,969 | 295 | 497 | 109 | 26 | 49 | 223 | 85 | 166 | 369 | .252 | .315 | .409 | .724 | -1,040 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .724 vs. league average .749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | AL | 32 | 91 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 17 | .275 | .257 (+7%) | .324 (-10%) | .385 (-6%) | .710 (-8%) | -149.6 |
| 1991 | KCA | AL | 144 | 369 | 45 | 80 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 17 | 30 | 75 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .323 (-13%) | .384 (-16%) | .708 (-15%) | -869.4 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | 36 | 94 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 17 | .149 | .255 (-42%) | .322 (-46%) | .377 (-32%) | .699 (-38%) | -589.1 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | 64 | 183 | 28 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 39 | .240 | .269 (-11%) | .338 (-15%) | .424 (avg) | .763 (-6%) | -235.0 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 21 | 47 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -165.3 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | 27 | 31 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | 13 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 23 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 92 | 262 | 58 | 91 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 14 | 31 | 41 | .347 | .271 (+28%) | .344 (+20%) | .433 (+35%) | .778 (+28%) | 1437.7 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 115 | 263 | 52 | 68 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 8 | 28 | 40 | .259 | .270 (-4%) | .344 (-1%) | .437 (+4%) | .782 (+2%) | 52.2 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 114 | 242 | 37 | 70 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 44 | .289 | .263 (+10%) | .332 (+1%) | .426 (+3%) | .758 (+2%) | 68.2 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 106 | 234 | 30 | 55 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 41 | .235 | .261 (-10%) | .331 (-8%) | .416 (-11%) | .747 (-10%) | -393.7 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 59 | 84 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 17 | .190 | .264 (-28%) | .332 (-13%) | .422 (-13%) | .754 (-13%) | -196.5 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 854 | 1,969 | 295 | 497 | 109 | 26 | 49 | 223 | 85 | 166 | 369 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -1,041 | ||
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 (854 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 441 | 1001 | 182 | 282 | 28 | 136 | .282 |
| Away | 413 | 968 | 113 | 215 | 21 | 87 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-28 | TBR | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-27 | TBR | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-24 | TBR | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-16 | TBR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | TBR | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-07 | TBR | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-06 | TBR | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-02 | TBR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-07-30 | TBR | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-20 | TBR | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2B | 467 | 361 | 767 | 1083 | 44 | 238 |
| 3B | 94 | 51 | 35 | 86 | 8 | 6 |
| OF | 108 | 73 | 142 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| SS | 23 | 8 | 21 | 35 | 2 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | 2B | 27 | 25 | 56 | 74 | 3 | 15 |
| 1991 | KCA | 2B | 144 | 125 | 249 | 368 | 16 | 81 |
| 1992 | KCA | 2B | 33 | 31 | 50 | 77 | 4 | 17 |
| 1992 | KCA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | KCA | 2B | 8 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | KCA | 2B | 38 | 31 | 62 | 100 | 6 | 14 |
| 1994 | KCA | 3B | 24 | 22 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | KCA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | BOS | 2B | 8 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BOS | SS | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | CHN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | 3B | 10 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | SDN | 2B | 7 | 7 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | SDN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | SDN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | 2B | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | COL | 2B | 54 | 46 | 102 | 151 | 3 | 35 |
| 1999 | COL | 3B | 14 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | COL | OF | 19 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | COL | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | COL | 1B | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | COL | 2B | 23 | 12 | 33 | 35 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000 | COL | 3B | 15 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | COL | OF | 40 | 29 | 56 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | COL | SS | 7 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | COL | 2B | 41 | 24 | 51 | 71 | 4 | 20 |
| 2001 | COL | 3B | 12 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | COL | OF | 24 | 21 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | COL | SS | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | COL | 2B | 60 | 40 | 95 | 126 | 6 | 29 |
| 2002 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | COL | OF | 8 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | COL | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | 2B | 14 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | TBA | 3B | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | OF | 14 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 467 |
| Third Base | 94 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
| Left Field | 84 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 25 |
Salary History
Terry Shumpert's recorded salaries total $3,878,000 over 12 seasons, 1990 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Shumpert's career ran from 1990 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | $775,000 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | $725,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $650,000 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | $220,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $210,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $250,000 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | $205,000 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | $183,000 |
| 1991 | KCA | AL | $110,000 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,878,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
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Terry Shumpert: the record in brief
Terry Shumpert's major league career runs from a debut on May 1, 1990 to a final game on September 28, 2003. By club, Shumpert's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (1990 to 1994), the Boston Red Sox (1995), the Chicago Cubs (1996), the San Diego Padres (1997), the Colorado Rockies (1998 to 2002), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003). Shumpert played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 16, 1966, in Paducah, KY, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. Terry Shumpert was the playing name; the full given name is Terrance Darnell.
The batting record for Shumpert: 854 games, 497 hits in 1,969 at bats, and a .252 average, along with 49 homers, 223 runs batted in, and 85 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .315 and the slugging percentage .409, for an OPS of .724. Shumpert hit .252 while the league hit .265 over the same span, a figure close to average. Shumpert's most home runs in a season came in 1999, when the total reached 10 for the Colorado Rockies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Terry Shumpert
- What years did Terry Shumpert play?
- Terry Shumpert played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 2003.
- Was Terry Shumpert a pitcher?
- No. Terry Shumpert was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Terry Shumpert hit?
- Terry Shumpert hit 49 career home runs with 497 hits.
- What teams did Terry Shumpert play for?
- Terry Shumpert played for 6 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1990–1994), the Boston Red Sox (1995), the Chicago Cubs (1996), the San Diego Padres (1997), the Colorado Rockies (1998–2002), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003).
- What were Terry Shumpert's career stats?
- In 854 games, Terry Shumpert had 497 hits, 49 home runs, 223 RBI, 295 runs, and 85 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- How much did Terry Shumpert earn in his career?
- Terry Shumpert's recorded salaries total $3,878,000 over 12 seasons, 1990 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Shumpert's career ran from 1990 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1997.
- What was Terry Shumpert's salary?
- Terry Shumpert's last recorded salary was $300,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $775,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 2003.
- What position did Terry Shumpert play?
- Terry Shumpert played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Terry Shumpert and how much did he weigh?
- Terry Shumpert was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Terry Shumpert hit each season?
- Terry Shumpert's home runs by season: 0 in 1990, 5 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 0 in 1993, 8 in 1994, 0 in 1995, 2 in 1996, 1 in 1997, 1 in 1998, 10 in 1999, 9 in 2000, 4 in 2001, 6 in 2002, and 2 in 2003. His most in one season was 10, in 1999.
- What was Terry Shumpert's career batting average?
- Terry Shumpert batted .252 over his career, with 497 hits in 1,969 at bats.
- How many RBI did Terry Shumpert have?
- Terry Shumpert drove in 223 runs in his career.
- Is Terry Shumpert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Terry Shumpert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.