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Jim Shilling Notable

b. May 14, 1914 · Cleveland Indians 1939, Philadelphia Phillies 1939

Jim Shilling divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a second baseman: the Cleveland Indians from 1939, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1939.

Across 42 games he batted .282, with 37 hits and 11 runs. He finished with 8 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 32 games at second base, with 91 assists and 11 errors. He turned 20 double plays.

He was born in Tulsa, OK, USA on May 14, 1914, and died on September 12, 1986. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1939 CLE/PHI 421311137 850 168131 .282
Career 421311137 850 168131 .282

On this day & linked events

1914

Born May 14, 1914

Tulsa, OK, USA

1986

Died September 12, 1986