Shane Monahan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-1999)
Shane Monahan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 2 seasons. In 78 career games, he hit .235 with 53 hits, 4 home runs, and 28 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-07-09
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Shane Hartland Monahan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 226 | 20 | 53 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 59 | .235 | .261 | .332 | .593 | -670 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.
Career SLG .332 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OPS .593 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 62 | 211 | 17 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 53 | .242 | .266 (-9%) | .335 (-20%) | .420 (-18%) | .755 (-19%) | -670.5 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 16 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 78 | 226 | 20 | 53 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 59 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -670 | ||
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 (78 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 119 | 14 | 29 | 2 | 14 | .244 |
| Away | 35 | 107 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 14 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | SEA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-02 | SEA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-28 | SEA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-27 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999-09-25 | SEA | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-24 | SEA | LAA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-22 | SEA | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-21 | SEA | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-20 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-19 | SEA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 68 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Shane Monahan's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Monahan's career ran from 1998 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SEA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Shane Monahan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Shane Monahan's first major league game on July 9, 1998; the last one listed came on October 3, 1999. Monahan's only club in the season tables is the Seattle Mariners. At 6-foot-0 and 195 pounds, Monahan is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Monahan batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Monahan was born on August 12, 1974, in Syosset, NY, USA. The bio lists the given name Shane Hartland.
Monahan's career batting table shows 78 games, 226 at bats and 53 hits, a .235 average, along with 4 homers and 28 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .261 and .332 give Monahan a career OPS of .593. Set against a .269 league average for the same years, Monahan's .235 average sits 12.7% below it. By OPS the gap is 22.7% below league average (.593 against .767). Monahan collected a career-high 51 hits in 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .242 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shane Monahan
- What years did Shane Monahan play?
- Shane Monahan played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999.
- Was Shane Monahan a pitcher?
- No. Shane Monahan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Shane Monahan hit?
- Shane Monahan hit 4 career home runs with 53 hits.
- What teams did Shane Monahan play for?
- Shane Monahan played for one team, the Seattle Mariners (1998–1999).
- What were Shane Monahan's career stats?
- In 78 games, Shane Monahan had 53 hits, 4 home runs, 28 RBI, 20 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- How much did Shane Monahan earn in his career?
- Shane Monahan's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Monahan's career ran from 1998 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
- What was Shane Monahan's salary?
- Shane Monahan's recorded salary was $170,000 in 1998.
- What position did Shane Monahan play?
- Shane Monahan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Shane Monahan and how much did he weigh?
- Shane Monahan was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Shane Monahan hit each season?
- Shane Monahan's home runs by season: 4 in 1998 and 0 in 1999. His most in one season was 4, in 1998.
- What was Shane Monahan's career batting average?
- Shane Monahan batted .235 over his career, with 53 hits in 226 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shane Monahan have?
- Shane Monahan drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Shane Monahan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shane Monahan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.