Shane Mack, baseball player, 1987-1998

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

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

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