Shawn Riggans
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2009)
Shawn Riggans was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009 for the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 4 seasons. In 64 career games, he hit .202 with 38 hits, 7 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-05
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Shawn Willis Riggans
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 188 | 27 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 41 | .202 | .266 | .356 | .622 | -197 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career OBP .266 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OPS .622 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 10 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | 44 | 135 | 21 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 30 | .222 | .263 (-16%) | .333 (-14%) | .416 (-2%) | .749 (-7%) | -197.4 |
| 2009 | TBA | AL | 7 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 64 | 188 | 27 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 41 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -197 | ||
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 (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 94 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 10 | .191 |
| Away | 31 | 94 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 18 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | TBR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-30 | TBR | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-09-28 | TBR | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | TBR | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-26 | TBR | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-07 | TBR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-09 | TBR | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-07 | TBR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-05 | TBR | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-02 | TBR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 59 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TBA | AL | $413,900 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | $392,100 |
| Total Career Earnings | $806,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Community College | Fort Pierce | FL | 2000, 2001 |
| Florida International University | Miami | FL | 1999 |
Shawn Riggans: the record in brief
Shawn Riggans played a first major league game on September 5, 2006 and a last one on October 4, 2009. Riggans played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006 to 2007) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2008 through 2009). The bio lists Riggans as a catcher who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads July 25, 1980, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. Riggans's full given name, per the bio, is Shawn Willis Riggans.
Riggans finished with 38 hits from 188 at bats in 64 games, which works out to .202, adding 7 homers and 28 runs batted in. Riggans got on base at a .266 rate and slugged .356 (.622 OPS). Riggans's .202 average ran 24.0% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .622 to a league .757, 17.8% below average. No season topped the 30 hits of 2008. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 2008, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shawn Riggans
- What years did Shawn Riggans play?
- Shawn Riggans played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009.
- Was Shawn Riggans a pitcher?
- No. Shawn Riggans was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Shawn Riggans hit?
- Shawn Riggans hit 7 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What was Shawn Riggans's career batting average?
- Shawn Riggans batted .202 over his career, with 38 hits in 188 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shawn Riggans have?
- Shawn Riggans drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Shawn Riggans in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shawn Riggans has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.