Terry Shumpert, baseball player, 1990-2003

Terry Shumpert

Born: 8/16/1966 in Paducah, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-05-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Terrance Darnell Shumpert

Biography

Terry Shumpert was a versatile position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career from 1990 to 2003. Born in 1966, Shumpert made a name for himself as a reliable contributor across several Major League Baseball teams, appearing in 854 games. Over the course of his career, he amassed 497 hits, 49 home runs, and 223 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .252. Shumpert also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 85 stolen bases, which underscored his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility. Shumpert's playing style was characterized by his adaptability and his ability to play various infield positions, which made him a valuable asset to his teams during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He played in an era marked by offensive power but also demonstrated that speed and defensive skills were crucial elements of a successful player. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, Shumpert contributed to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression as a hardworking player who exemplified the spirit of competitive baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
854 1969 295 497 109 26 49 223 85 166 369 0.252 0.315 0.409 0.724 -1453.5

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $3,878,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 1985, 1986, 1987