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Ralph Shinners

Ralph Shinners Notable

b. October 4, 1895 · New York Giants 1922–1923, St. Louis Cardinals 1925

Ralph Shinners divided four seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the New York Giants from 1922, then the St. Louis Cardinals through 1925.

Across 163 games he batted .276, with 110 hits and 60 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 14 doubles and 11 stolen bases.

He played 109 games in the outfield, with 253 putouts and 11 errors.

He was born in Monches, WI, USA on October 4, 1895, and died on July 23, 1962. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1922 NYG 561351634 420 155223 .252
1923 NYG 331352 100 0210 .154
1925 STL 742513974 927 3612198 .295
Career 16339960110 1447 51194211 .276

On this day & linked events

1895

Born October 4, 1895

Monches, WI, USA

1962

Died July 23, 1962

Image: Bain News Service, publisher, public domain