Shannon Penn
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Shannon Penn was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .174 with 4 hits and 1 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 163 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-28
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
Full name: Shannon Dion Penn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .174 | .208 | .174 | .382 | 0 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Career OBP .208 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career SLG .174 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.
Career OPS .382 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .059 |
| Away | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | DET | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-21 | DET | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-17 | DET | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-09-15 | DET | BAL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-13 | DET | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-12 | DET | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-05-03 | DET | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-04-29 | DET | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-04-28 | DET | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Community College | Kirtland | OH | 1988, 1989 |
Shannon Penn: the record in brief
The profile opens with Shannon Penn's first major league game on April 28, 1995; the last one listed came on September 29, 1996. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, from 1995 through 1996. Penn is listed as a designated hitter at 5-foot-10 and 163 pounds. Penn switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Penn was born on September 11, 1969, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The given name on file is Shannon Dion Penn.
Across 9 games at the plate, Penn's career line reads 4 hits in 23 at bats for a .174 average, along with 1 RBI. Measured against the leagues Penn played in, the .174 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 35.2% below the league. By OPS the gap is 49.8% below league average (.382 against .761). The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1995. The best average in the busiest seasons was .333, in 1995.
By games played in the field, designated hitter leads with 4, followed by second base (3) and left field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Shannon Penn
- What years did Shannon Penn play?
- Shannon Penn played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Shannon Penn a pitcher?
- No. Shannon Penn was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Shannon Penn hit?
- Shannon Penn hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Shannon Penn play for?
- Shannon Penn played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1995–1996).
- What were Shannon Penn's career stats?
- In 9 games, Shannon Penn had 4 hits and 1 RBI, with a .174 batting average.
- What position did Shannon Penn play?
- Shannon Penn played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Shannon Penn and how much did he weigh?
- Shannon Penn was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 163 pounds.
- What was Shannon Penn's career batting average?
- Shannon Penn batted .174 over his career, with 4 hits in 23 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shannon Penn have?
- Shannon Penn drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Shannon Penn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shannon Penn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.