Shawn Hare
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1995)
Shawn Hare was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995 for the Detroit Tigers, the New York Mets, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 5 seasons. In 64 career games, he hit .174 with 19 hits and 9 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-06
- Last Game
- 1995-06-17
Full name: Shawn Robert Hare
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 109 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 22 | .174 | .254 | .229 | .483 | 0 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons β 33.3% below league average.
Career OBP .254 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons β 23.0% below league average.
Career SLG .229 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons β 42.6% below league average.
Career OPS .483 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons β 33.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | DET | AL | 9 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .053 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 15 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .115 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 22 | 40 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .225 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 18 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .250 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 64 | 109 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 22 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 68 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 5 | .206 |
| Away | 29 | 41 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .122 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-17 | TEX | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-13 | TEX | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-08 | TEX | KCR | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-05 | TEX | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-03 | TEX | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-31 | TEX | KCR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-05-29 | TEX | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-27 | TEX | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-05-24 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-20 | TEX | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 18 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | MI | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Shawn Hare: the record in brief
According to the bio, Shawn Hare debuted on September 6, 1991 and played a final game on June 17, 1995. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1991 to 1992), the New York Mets (1994), and the Texas Rangers (1995). Hare, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Hare is listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads March 26, 1967, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Hare's full given name, per the bio, is Shawn Robert Hare.
Across 64 games at the plate, Hare's career line reads 19 hits in 109 at bats for a .174 average; the totals also include 9 RBI. Hare got on base at a .254 rate and slugged .229 (.483 OPS). Over the seasons Hare played, league hitters batted .261; the .174 career figure is 33.3% below that. The OPS comparison is .483 to a league .729, 33.7% below average. Hare collected a career-high 9 hits in 1994. The best average in the busiest seasons was .250, in 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shawn Hare
- What years did Shawn Hare play?
- Shawn Hare played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995.
- Was Shawn Hare a pitcher?
- No. Shawn Hare was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Shawn Hare hit?
- Shawn Hare hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Shawn Hare's career batting average?
- Shawn Hare batted .174 over his career, with 19 hits in 109 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shawn Hare have?
- Shawn Hare drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Shawn Hare in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shawn Hare has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.