Steve Shields (baseball) explained

Steve Shields
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:30 November 1958
Birth Place:Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 1
Debutyear:1985
Debutteam:Atlanta Braves
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 19
Finalyear:1989
Finalteam:Minnesota Twins
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:8–8
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.26
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:126
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Stephen Mack Shields (born November 30, 1958) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and played for five different teams between 1985 and 1989. He lives with his family in Hokes Bluff, Alabama. Shields is a 1977 graduate of Hokes Bluff High School.[1]

In 219 innings pitched over five seasons, Shields posted an 8-8 won-loss record with a 5.26 ERA and 126 strikeouts.

Notes and References

  1. News: 1987 Topps baseball card # 632.