P James 'Big Game James' Shields #13
Age: 23 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Good
04/03/2005
P JAMES 'BIG GAME JAMES' SHIELDS #13 - AGE: 23 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 13 12 13 14
Movement 13 13 14 14
Control 18 18 18 18
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 12 14
Slider 11 12
Curveball 10 11
Changeup 10 11
Sinker 16 17
Cutter 13 16
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 94-96 Mph
Stamina 14
Suggested Role Starter
Type Flyball Pitcher
Hold Runners 16
Defense 10
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 3
Stealing Ability: 1
Baserunning Inst.: 6
Sacrifice Bunt: 3
Bunt for Hit: 2
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
03/27/2005 @ BAL Win, 4-1 X 7.1 5 1 1 1 5 Win
03/22/2005 TB Loss, 5-15 1.0 0 0 0 1 1
03/17/2005 @ KC Loss, 1-9 X 2.2 7 6 5 0 1 Loss
03/11/2005 MIN Win, 16-3 X 6.0 6 3 3 0 6 Win
03/04/2005 @ DET Win, 9-2 X 5.0 4 1 1 2 3
02/28/2005 BOS Loss, 1-6 X 4.0 2 1 0 4 1
PERSONALITY
Birthday:12/20/1981
Born in:Burbank, CA
Nationality:American
Height:6' 3"
Weight:205 lbs
Local Popularity:Insignificant
National Pop.:Insignificant
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$268,000
Signed Through:2005 Season
Major Service:1 Year, 95 Days
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:2 Years, None
Pro Service:4 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2000, 20th Pick in Round 1
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2003 Anaheim - MLB 21 11 9 3 4 0 5.22 58.2 64 35 34 7 29 29 0 0 1.59 .297 5.72 0.2 92
2004 Anaheim - MLB 22 30 30 12 8 0 3.80 196.2 184 86 83 23 47 146 1 0 1.17 .285 4.18 3.7 123
Total MLB 41 39 15 12 0 4.12 255.1 248 121 117 30 76 175 1 0 1.27 .288 4.53 3.9 114
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2001 Quad Cities - A 19 27 27 14 5 0 1.61 162.1 88 31 29 10 42 162 2 2 0.80 .201 2.09 3.6 162
2002 Midland - AA 20 5 5 0 2 0 1.67 32.1 27 6 6 2 6 37 0 0 1.02 .305 1.71 1.0 165
2002 Edmonton - AAA 20 27 27 9 12 0 4.82 160.2 151 93 86 15 52 154 0 0 1.26 .298 3.36 2.2 70
2003 Edmonton - AAA 21 17 17 7 5 0 1.92 117.0 77 29 25 7 29 104 0 0 0.91 .225 2.64 2.5 166
Total PCL 44 44 16 17 0 3.60 277.2 228 122 111 22 81 258 0 0 1.11 .268 3.06 92.8
Total TL 5 5 0 2 0 1.67 32.1 27 6 6 2 6 37 0 0 1.02 .305 1.71 165.4
Total MIDW 27 27 14 5 0 1.61 162.1 88 31 29 10 42 162 2 2 0.80 .201 2.09 162.3
CAREER POSTSEASON PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2004 Anaheim - MLB 22 5 5 1 4 0 5.55 24.1 24 15 15 7 3 15 0 0 1.11 .230 6.29 -0.1 84
Total MLB 5 5 1 4 0 5.55 24.1 24 15 15 7 3 15 0 0 1.11 .230 6.29 84.2
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2003 Anaheim - MLB P 11 9 2 14 1 17 1 .941 58.2 2.45 -0.2 1.121
2003 Anaheim - MLB 1B 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 2.0 9.00 -0.1 1.013
2003 Anaheim - MLB 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1.0 0.00 -0.4 .000
2004 Anaheim - MLB P 30 30 5 17 2 23 1 .957 196.2 1.01 +6.5 1.161
TOTAL P 41 39 7 31 3 40 2 .950 255.1 1.34 +6.2 1.143
TOTAL 1B 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 2.0 9.00 -0.1 1.013
TOTAL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1.0 0.00 -0.4 .000
PLAYER HISTORY
12/15/2000 Drafted in the 2000 first-year player draft by the Anaheim Angels. (Round 1, Pick 20, 20th overall pick).
01/01/2001 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (13); Movement: 9 (14); Control: 8 (18).
01/01/2001 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (13); Movement: 9 (14); Control: 8 (18).
04/01/2001 Named the #29 prospect in the MLB
07/01/2001 Named the #11 prospect in the MLB
07/04/2001 Pitches a NO-HITTER against the Madison Muskies with 4 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
07/08/2001 Was selected to the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game.
07/08/2001 Was selected to the 2001 Midwest League All-Star Game.
08/05/2001 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Burlington Braves with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
08/06/2001 Wins the MIDW Player of the Week Award.
10/09/2001 Finished 3rd in 2001 MIDW Pitcher of the Year Award voting.
10/30/2001 Named the #14 prospect in the MLB
01/01/2002 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (13); Movement: 9 (13); Control: 9 (18).
01/01/2002 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (13); Movement: 9 (13); Control: 9 (18).
03/31/2002 Named the #13 prospect in the MLB
06/30/2002 Named the #12 prospect in the MLB
07/07/2002 Was selected to the 2002 Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game.
01/01/2003 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (13); Movement: 11 (14); Control: 14 (18).
01/01/2003 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (13); Movement: 11 (14); Control: 14 (18).
03/25/2003 Named the #14 prospect in the MLB
05/03/2003 Injured (strained back),day-to-day for 1-2 weeks.
11/21/2003 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $256,000.
01/01/2004 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (13); Movement: 12 (14); Control: 17 (18).
01/01/2004 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (13); Movement: 12 (14); Control: 17 (18).
02/23/2004 Successfully completed training to improve his secondary pitch at the Anaheim Angels development complex.
10/31/2004 Injured (tired arm),out for 2-3 weeks.
11/02/2004 Wins the 2004 MLB AL Gold Glove Award at P.
11/26/2004 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $268,000.
01/01/2005 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 13 (14); Movement: 13 (14); Control: 18 (18).
01/01/2005 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 13 (14); Movement: 13 (14); Control: 18 (18).
03/17/2005 Injured (mild abdominal strain),day-to-day for 1 day.
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year WHIP Rank
2004 1.17 6
Year K/BB Rank
2004 3.11 5
Year RA/9 Rank
2004 11.03 6
Year BB/9 Rank
2004 2.15 8
Year QSP Rank
2004 .600 10
Year CG Rank
2004 1 10
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