Shane Mack
Born: 12/7/1963 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-05-25 | Final Game: 1998-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Shane Lee Mack
Biography
Shane Mack, born in 1963, was a prominent position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 until his retirement in 1998. Over the course of his career, he played in 923 games, amassing 853 hits and showcasing a consistent batting average of .299. Known for his offensive contributions, Mack hit 80 home runs and drove in 398 runs, establishing himself as a reliable middle-of-the-order bat. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he swiped 90 bags throughout his career, demonstrating both speed and agility on the basepaths.
Mack played in an era that bridged the late 1980s and the 1990s, a time when baseball was experiencing a shift in offensive production and player performance. His skill set was characterized by a balanced combination of power and contact hitting, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. As a player who achieved significant milestones while maintaining a strong batting average, Mack's contributions on the field left a lasting impression, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | 2857 | 436 | 853 | 155 | 28 | 80 | 398 | 90 | 256 | 509 | 0.299 | 0.364 | 0.456 | 0.821 | 7691.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 105 | 238 | 28 | 57 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 18 | 47 | 0.239 | -568.6 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 56 | 119 | 13 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 0.244 | -190.1 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 125 | 313 | 50 | 102 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 44 | 13 | 29 | 69 | 0.326 | 1299.1 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 143 | 442 | 79 | 137 | 27 | 8 | 18 | 74 | 13 | 34 | 79 | 0.310 | 2128.2 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 156 | 600 | 101 | 189 | 31 | 6 | 16 | 75 | 26 | 64 | 106 | 0.315 | 2973.2 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 128 | 503 | 66 | 139 | 30 | 4 | 10 | 61 | 15 | 41 | 76 | 0.276 | 121.4 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 81 | 303 | 55 | 101 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 61 | 4 | 32 | 51 | 0.333 | 1560.7 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 60 | 130 | 13 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 0.315 | 169.5 |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 66 | 207 | 30 | 58 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 0.280 | 197.8 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 197.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 41 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0.220 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ALCS | MIN | 5 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0.333 |
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 6 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0.130 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 830 | 703 | 1788 | 39 | 27 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SDN | OF | 91 | 53 | 159 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | SDN | OF | 55 | 37 | 110 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | MIN | OF | 109 | 82 | 230 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | MIN | OF | 140 | 115 | 290 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1992 | MIN | OF | 155 | 150 | 322 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993 | MIN | OF | 128 | 124 | 347 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | MIN | OF | 75 | 74 | 201 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | OF | 45 | 37 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | KCA | OF | 32 | 31 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 394 |
| Center Field | 359 |
| Right Field | 148 |
| Designated Hitter | 35 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Player of the Week | Week of 1993-06-12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $450,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $1,850,000 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $3,250,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $3,050,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $1,075,000 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | $270,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $105,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $73,500 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,186,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1982, 1983, 1984 |