FACTS/FLUKES: Shields, Seager, Capps, Plouffe, Smyly
Jun 17 2012
Shields remains steady ... After a career year that finally paired his superior skills with terrific results, James Shields (RHP, TAM) entered 2012 with high expectations. And while he's been effective, Shields hasn't performed as many expected:
Year IP ERA xERA H% S% G/L/F Ctl Dom Cmd hr/f BPV ==== === ==== ==== === === ======== === === === ==== === 2009 220 4.14 4.07 32% 73% 42/20/37 2.1 6.8 3.2 11% 86 2010 203 5.18 3.91 35% 68% 41/20/38 2.3 8.3 3.7 14% 107 2011 249 2.82 3.15 26% 78% 46/18/35 2.3 8.1 3.5 11% 107 2012 92 3.72 3.30 32% 75% 55/18/27 2.9 8.4 2.9 14% 105
In spite of more ordinary results, Shields continues to display strong BPIs:
- Ctl is...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Facts & Flukes
What's going on with Gavin Williams? Let's examine the skills for Andrew Benintendi, George Kirby, Corey Seager, and Joe Ryan.
Jul 10 2025 3:09am
Jul 10 2025 3:09am
Sonny Gray sustains strong skills. Also: Bryson Stott, Clay Holmes, Brenton Doyle, and Gavin Lux.
Jul 8 2025 3:06am
Jul 8 2025 3:06am
Is Jo Adell finally living up to his prospect potential? Framber Valdez is pitching like the ace he is. Bo Bichette is having a bounce-back season. Plus updates on Cedanne Rafaela and Robert Garcia.
Jul 7 2025 3:05am
Jul 7 2025 3:05am
Cal Raleigh leads the majors in home runs, and he's running more in 2025. What's behind the results?
Jul 4 2025 3:06am
Jul 4 2025 3:06am
Kyle Tucker is crushing it with the Cubs. Is Tucker Legitimate? We also examine the skills and underlying metrics for Andrew Abbott, Geraldo Perdomo, Dylan Lee, and Mookie Betts.
FREE
Jul 3 2025 3:06am
FREE
Jul 3 2025 3:06am
