James Shields
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 214 lbs
- Born: Dec 20, 1981
- Debut: May 31, 2006
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
September 30, 2009
James Shields struck out eight Orioles in eight innings on Wednesday night, as Tampa Bay won 5-3 at home.
Our View:
This means Shields will finish the season 11-12 with a 4.14 ERA and 167 strikeouts in a career-high 219.2 innings.
September 25, 2009
James Shields was rocked for five earned runs on seven hits over seven innings in Friday's 8-3 loss at Texas. He had two walks with seven strikeouts.
Our View:
Shields fell to 10-12 following his dismal performance from the hill. He allowed four or more earned runs in four of his last five starts.
September 18, 2009
James Shields gave up four earned runs on nine hits over six innings in Friday's 11-4 win over the Jays at Tropicana Field. He had one walk and fired seven strikeouts.
Our View:
Shields improved his record to 10-11. He has collected three wins over his last five starts.
September 13, 2009
James Shields had a quality outing on Sunday, but the Rays bats couldn't solve Jon Lester. He allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over six innings but was handed his 11th loss of the season as the Rays fell 4-0 to the Red Sox.
Our View:
Sheilds owns a 9-11 record despite pitching well for the majority of the season. He's been roughed up bit in his last three outings though and has seen his ERA climb over 4.00 for the first time since April.
September 5, 2009
James Shields was mauled for six earned runs on eight hits over 6.1 innings in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Tigers at Tropicana Field. He had one walk with five strikeouts, and gave up two homers.
Our View:
The game was tied at 6-6 when Shields exited, so he ends the night with a no-decision rather than a loss for his poor performance. He is capable of solid production, but remains inconsistent among fantasy pitchers.
August 31, 2009
James Shields picked up his ninth win of the season on Monday afternoon as the Rays beat up on the Tigers by a score of 11-7. Shields went seven innings and allowed four runs on ten hits while walking one and striking out six.
Our View:
Not the most dominating performance of his career, but Shields was good enough today. If not for Carlos Guillen, who had two homers and four RBI, Shields would have pitched a gem. He hasn't been nearly as good this year as many expected, but he is still a quality starter, especially if the offense gives him support like they did today.
August 25, 2009
James Shields gave up three earned runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings in Tuesday's 7-3 win at Toronto. He had two walks and five strikeouts, and surrendered two homers.
Our View:
Shields did not have a solid outing, but his teammates provided enough run support for him to collect his eighth win of 2009. He snapped a two-game losing streak, and is 2-3 over five starts this month.
August 20, 2009
James Shields was charged with four runs (only one earned) on seven hits over 5.2 innings in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles at Tropicana Field. He had two walks and five strikeouts.
Our View:
Shields falls to 7-10, and has taken a loss in four of his last five starts. He still holds a 3.81 ERA, and hopefully he will have better luck for the stretch run of the season.
August 14, 2009
James Shields was roughed up for five earned runs on eight hits over eight innings in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Jays at Tropicana Field. He had no walks and seven strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers.
Our View:
Shields falls to 7-9, and has taken a loss in three of his last four starts. He still holds a decent 3.88 ERA for the season.
August 9, 2009
James Shields didn't have his best stuff on Saturday, but it was good enough for the win. He allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks over 5.1 innings in the Rays' 10-4 win over the Mariners.
Our View:
Shields was lucky to get a win out of this one. He improved to 7-8 on the season, but as his 3.79 ERA indicates, he's pitched better than his record.
August 2, 2009
James Shields was solid against Kansas City on Sunday, giving up one earned run (two total) off two hits and four walks with six strikeouts over 7.1 innings, but was unable to avoid dropping to 6-8 on the season.
Our View:
Shields has now gone eight starts without a win, though it's tough for fantasy owners to consider to do anything but continuing to play him on a weekly basis, especially when he looked as good as he did today.
July 27, 2009
James Shields was not sharp against the Yankees on Monday, giving up five runs off nine hits and three walks while striking out just two in 5.1 innings.
Our View:
Shields dropped to 6-7 with the loss and has now been shelled in two of his past three turns. There's still plenty of reason to think he'll be a fine member of your fantasy staff going forward, but you may want to consider benching him until he proves to be back on track.
July 22, 2009
James Shields only allowed two earned runs on four hits over 6.2 innings in Wednesday's 4-3 loss at Chicago. He had three walks and four strikeouts.
Our View:
Shields was dealt a no-decision, and is winless over his last six starts. He has a 3.70 ERA for the season, and is worth keeping active in fantasy leagues.
July 17, 2009
James Shields got pounded by the Royals on Friday night, but his offense bailed him out as the Rays won the game 8-7. Shields went 5.1 innings and allowed seven runs on 11 hits while walking one and striking out three. He did not factor into the decision.
Our View:
Shields was not good tonight, and the most frustrating part is that it was against the Royals. He has been good most of the season, so hopefully this is just one bad start. Keep throwing him out there unless he has a few more of these starts in a row.
July 12, 2009
James Shields had a quality outing on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as the Rays coughed up a lead late in the game and fell 7-3 to the A's. Shields allowed three runs on six hits and a walk over 6.1 innings, but did not factor in the decision.
Our View:
Shields is just 6-6 on the season, but the Rays' starter has a more than respectable 3.42 ERA. He also boasts four quality starts in his last five outings.
July 11, 2009
James Shields is slated to start Friday against the Royals in the first game after the All-Star break, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:
Shields will be followed by Scott Kazmir, Matt Garza, David Price and Jeff Niemann. Shields was the Rays' opening day starter.
July 7, 2009
James Shields only surrendered one earned run on seven hits over seven innings in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Toronto at Tropicana Field. He had one walk and four strikeouts.
Our View:
Tampa Bay led the game 1-0 when Shields exited, but Toronto tied the battle at 1-1 in the eighth - forcing Shields to take a no-decision rather than a win for his strong performance. On the positive side, he trimmed his ERA to 3.38.
July 1, 2009
James Shields was rocked for five runs (four earned) on seven hits over 7.1 innings in Wednesday's 5-0 loss at Toronto. He had one walk and eight strikeouts, and was tagged for three homers.
Our View:
Shields is an even 6-6, and should remain inconsistent as a fantasy hurler. He only has one win over his last five starts.
June 26, 2009
James Shields allowed three earned runs on nine hits over 6.2 innings in Friday's 7-3 win over the Marlins at Tropicana Field. He had two walks and five strikeouts.
Our View:
The Rays were trailing 3-2 when Shields exited the game, so he takes a no-decision rather than a win. He remains at 6-5 for the season, with a 3.41 ERA.
June 20, 2009
James Shields was outstanding on Saturday as he picked up his sixth win of the season against the Mets. Shields went seven innings and allowed one run on three hits while striking out four in the Rays' 3-1 win.
Our View:
Shields found himself in a good ol' fashioned pitchers' duel with Johan Santana tonight, and he was up to the challenge. Shields may have gone deeper into the game if it wouldn't have gotten delayed in the eighth, but fantasy owners will take it.
June 9, 2009
James Shields allowed four runs (two earned) on 10 hits over 6.1 innings in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels at Tropicana Field. He had no walks and three strikeouts.
Our View:
He falls to 5-5 for the season, but has been pitching better than his record. Keep him active in fantasy leagues.
June 4, 2009
James Shields enjoyed a solid outing as he only allowed two earned runs on six hits over eight innings in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Royals at Tropicana Field. He racked up eight strikeouts with no walks.
Our View:
Shields improves to 5-4 for the season, and ends a four-game skid without claiming a win. He did not allow a walk for the first time this season, and reached a new high in strikeouts.
May 29, 2009
James Shields was very good on Friday night. He surrendered just two runs on seven hits and a walk over seven innings and evened his record at 4-4 with a 5-3 win over the Twins.
Our View:
Shields has been fairly consistent this season, which is exactly what the Rays need with their shocking pitching woes in 2009. Shields owns a 3.53 ERA and is a solid option in mixed leagues.
May 19, 2009
James Shields was excellent on Tuesday, but he did not factor into the decision as the Rays fell to the A's 4-1 in 11 innings. Shields went 8.1 innings and did not allow a run on four hits while walking two and striking out five.
Our View:
Shields struggled mightily in his last start, but he was very good tonight. Unfortunately for owners, he didn't get the win, but this was a very good start, which is important coming off his last outing.
May 14, 2009
James Shields was not sharp on Thursday as the Rays fell to the Indians 11-7. Shields went five innings and allowed five runs (two earned) on ten hits while walking one and striking out five.
Our View:
Shields may have only given up two runs that were earned, but he was not good tonight. Ten hits in five innings is far too high, and he just didn't have it tonight. Shields has been off and on this season, but overall he is still a good fantasy pitcher.
May 3, 2009
James Shields won his third game of the season on Sunday with a strong outing against the Red Sox. He allowed just two runs on six hits and two walks over 7.1 innings and struck out six in the Rays' 5-3 win.
Our View:
Shields has had a couple of rocky outings this season, but Sunday's game lowered his ERA to a respectable 3.51. It was also nice to see him strike out six, as he had only fanned 17 batters in 33.2 innings coming into today's start.
April 23, 2009
James Shields took a tough luck loss on Thursday as he allowed a home run to Ichiro in the first inning that was the difference in the game. He tossed 7.1 innings and allowed just the one run on four hits and a walk.
Our View:
It was nice to see Shields put a solid start together after his rough outing on April 17th. He earned the win in that one, but got stuck with the loss in his gem. I guess it all evens out.
April 17, 2009
It wasn't pretty, but James Shields picked up his second win of the season on Friday night. He allowed seven hits and five runs over 7.1 innings against the White Sox. Shields walked two, struck out four, and served up two homers.
Our View:
Shields has had a couple of wayward outings thus far, but it's nice to see him battle through and watch the Rays bats pick him up. We're not at all worried about his 4.58 ERA and four homers allowed at this young point in the season.
April 12, 2009
James Shields tossed seven shutout innings as the Rays won 11-3 in Baltimore on Sunday. He allowed three hits and one walk against three strike outs in the victory. He needed just 88 pitches to get the first 21 outs.
Our View:
Shields was roughed up in his debut against the Red Sox last week, but it appears the Orioles were the remedy. He should be able to keep this momentum going through his next outing.
April 7, 2009
James Shields allowed five runs and nine hits in five and one-third innings Tuesday in a 5-3 loss to Boston.
Our View:
Shields lack solid command, as he hurled 100 pitches (65 strikes) before exiting. He also walked three and allowed two home runs.
April 1, 2009
James Shields struck out four over four innings of work against the Twins in Wednesday's 2-1 win. He allowed four hits, a walk, and an earned run in the outing.
Our View:
This has to be one of Shields' better outings of the spring, as he was able to lower his ERA to 8.16. Shields has thrown 430 regular seasons innings over the past two seasons, and there is some concern that his arm may be going through a dead phase right now.
March 27, 2009
James Shields was absolutely blasted by the Twins on Friday, giving up an eye-popping 11 runs on 12 hits and three walks over just 4.1 innings. Not surprisingly, he was given the loss.
Our View:
It had to end some time. Every pitcher is due one spring start where they get demolished. This was his. Don't worry too much. He should still be a top 15 fantasy starter.
March 12, 2009
James Shields was dominant on Thursday, throwing four scoreless innings while allowing only one hit and one walk. Shields struck out three in the contest, was rewarded with a victory and lowered his ERA to 1.50.
Our View:
The Rays opening day starter looked fantastic again. Shields shows no signs of slowing down and should be a top-15 fantasy starter.
March 7, 2009
James Shields looked fine in his first spring training start on Saturday, giving up one run off two hits and zero walks while striking out two against Boston.
Our View:
Shields will serve as Tampa Bay's opening day starter. He's coming off fine campaigns each of the past two seasons and has established himself as a consensus top-15 pitcher heading into 2009 fantasy drafts.
March 7, 2009
James Shields will make his first start of the spring on Saturday, according to the Tampa Tribune. He has already been named the Rays' opening day starter.
Our View:
Shields is the ace of a talented staff and should make for a fine fantasy starter this season. However, he logged a ton of innings last season when including the playoffs so beware of him wearing down.
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