Tommy Shields Explained

Tommy Shields
Position:Infielder
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Birth Date:14 August 1964
Birth Place:Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 25
Debutyear:1992
Debutteam:Baltimore Orioles
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 3
Finalyear:1993
Finalteam:Chicago Cubs
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.176
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:1
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Thomas Charles Shields (born August 14, 1964) is an American professional baseball coach and former infielder. Shields was an infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 1993 for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs. Shields is currently the manager of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[1]

Formerly a coach for the Burlington Royals, Shields was tapped to take over as manager of the Class A-Advanced team in Wilmington, Delaware. The Washington Nationals, the Blue Rocks' parent club, announced his hiring on December 15, 2020.[2] He was dismissed on September 21, 2021, after the Blue Rocks struggled to a 52–64 record.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tommy Shields: A Natural Fit .
  2. News: Washington Nationals hold ZOOM calls today for the media!. TalkNats. Steve. Mears. December 15, 2020. December 15, 2020.
  3. 1440346946212798478. dougherty_jesse. Can confirm that the Nationals have let go of four more minor league coaches: Tommy Shields, Gary Thurman, Pat Rice…. 21 September 2021.