Pete McShannic, baseball player, 1888-1888

Pete McShannic

Born: 3/20/1864 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 11/30/1946 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-09-15 | Final Game: 1888-10-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Peter Robert McShannic

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Biography

Pete McShannic, born in 1864, was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1888 to 1888. Playing primarily as a position player, McShannic appeared in 26 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 19 hits, contributing to a batting average of .194. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 5 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Competing in an era that was characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies, McShannic's contributions came at a time when the game was transitioning from the early stages of professional baseball into a more organized and competitive environment. His tenure in the league, though short, reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time, and he remains a part of baseball's rich history despite the limited statistical footprint he left behind.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 98 5 19 1 0 0 5 3 1 9 0.194 0.218 0.204 0.422 -428.9

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .204 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.422 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1888 PIT NL 26 98 5 19 1 0 0 5 3 1 9 0.194 .238 (-19%) .290 (-25%) .319 (-36%) .610 (-31%) -428.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 26 0 39 49 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 PIT 3B 26 0 39 49 9 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 26