Craig Shipley Notable

b. January 7, 1963 · Los Angeles Dodgers 1986–1987, New York Mets 1989, San Diego Padres 1991–1994, 1996–1997, Houston Astros 1995, Anaheim Angels 1998

Craig Shipley played for five clubs across 13 seasons as a third baseman, opening with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1986 and closing with the Anaheim Angels in 1998.

Across 582 games he batted .271, with 364 hits and 155 runs. He finished with 20 home runs, 63 doubles and 33 stolen bases.

He played 226 games at third base, with 223 assists and 12 errors. He turned 16 double plays. He also played 169 games at shortstop.

He was born in Parramatta, NSW, Australia on January 7, 1963. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1986	LAD	12	27	3	3	1	0	0	4	2	5	0	.111
1987	LAD	26	35	3	9	1	0	0	2	0	6	0	.257
1989	NYM	4	7	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.143
1991	SDP	37	91	6	25	3	0	1	6	2	14	0	.275
1992	SDP	52	105	7	26	6	0	0	7	2	21	1	.248
1993	SDP	105	230	25	54	9	0	4	22	10	31	12	.235
1994	SDP	81	240	32	80	14	4	4	30	9	28	6	.333
1995	HOU	92	232	23	61	8	1	3	24	8	28	6	.263
1996	SDP	33	92	13	29	5	0	1	7	2	15	7	.315
1997	SDP	63	139	22	38	9	0	5	19	7	20	1	.273
1998	ANA	77	147	18	38	7	1	2	17	5	22	0	.259
Career	—	582	1345	155	364	63	6	20	138	47	191	33	.271

On this day & linked events

1963

Born January 7, 1963

Parramatta, NSW, Australia

1986

Major-league debut: Craig Shipley

Craig Shipley made a major-league debut on June 22, 1986.

1998

Final major-league game: Craig Shipley

Craig Shipley played a final major-league game on September 25, 1998.

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