Shawn Green, baseball player, 328 home runs, 1993-2007

Shawn Green

Born: 11/10/1972 in Des Plaines, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-28 | Final Game: 2007-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Shawn David Green

Biography

Shawn Green was an accomplished Major League Baseball player who made a significant impact during his career from 1993 to 2007. Born in 1972, he played primarily as a position player and showcased his impressive skills across multiple teams, most notably the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the course of 1951 games, Green recorded 2003 hits, 328 home runs, and 1070 RBIs, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .283. His speed on the bases was evident as he notched 162 stolen bases, adding another dimension to his offensive capabilities. Green's talent did not go unnoticed, as he was selected as an All-Star twice during his career. Known for his powerful swing and consistent hitting, he was a key contributor in the offensive lineup of any team he played for. His ability to combine power with speed made him one of the more dynamic players of his era, helping to redefine the role of the modern outfielder. Shawn Green's legacy in baseball is marked not only by his impressive statistical achievements but also by his influence on the game during a time when the offensive output was becoming increasingly celebrated.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1951 7082 1129 2003 445 35 328 1070 162 744 1315 0.283 0.355 0.494 0.850 17980.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 48 6 14 3 0 3 7 4 8 0.292

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLCS NYN 7 23 2 7 1 0 0 2 4 3 0.304
2006 NLDS1 NYN 2 9 1 3 2 0 0 2 0 2 0.333
2004 NLDS1 LAN 4 16 3 4 0 0 3 3 0 3 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 142 128 1072 64 6 98
OF 1733 1663 3301 88 48 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 142
Left Field 55
Center Field 78
Right Field 1630
Designated Hitter 44

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-06-12
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-05-25
1999 Gold Glove OF
1999 Silver Slugger OF
1999 TSN All-Star OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 NYN NL $9,500,000
2006 ARI NL $10,213,898
2005 ARI NL $7,833,333
2004 LAN NL $16,666,667
2003 LAN NL $15,666,667
2002 LAN NL $13,416,667
2001 LAN NL $12,166,667
2000 LAN NL $9,416,667
1999 TOR AL $3,125,000
1998 TOR AL $1,475,000
1997 TOR AL $500,000
1996 TOR AL $287,500
1995 TOR AL $130,000
1994 TOR AL $109,000
1993 TOR AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $100,616,066

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2002 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 146.0 448 0
2001 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 112.0 448 0
1999 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 44.0 392 0
1995 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 8.0 140 0