Shags Horan

Shags Horan, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1924 to 1924. Primarily playing as a position player, Horan appeared in 22 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He concluded his career with a batting average of .29, accumulating 9 hits and driving in 7 runs, though he did not record any home runs or stolen bases. Although Horan's time in the majors was short, he contributed to the game during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the tail end of the deadball era and the early stages of the live-ball era. His performance on the field reflected the evolving nature of the sport, emphasizing the importance of contact hitting and situational play. Despite his limited statistics, Horan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who have contributed to the game, often without the spotlight that shines on more prominent figures.