Dan Shannon
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1891)
Dan Shannon was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1891 for 4 teams, including the Louisville Colonels, a span of 3 seasons. In 242 career games, he hit .233 with 225 hits, 8 home runs, and 111 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/24/1913 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-04-17
- Last Game
- 1891-09-16
Full name: Daniel Webster Shannon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 964 | 171 | 225 | 36 | 21 | 8 | 111 | 54 | 77 | 107 | .233 | .291 | .339 | .630 | -1,532 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career SLG .339 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | LS2 | AA | 121 | 498 | 90 | 128 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 48 | 26 | 42 | 52 | .257 | .263 (-3%) | .334 (-6%) | .357 (+4%) | .691 (avg) | -166.7 |
| 1890 | PHP | PL | 19 | 75 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 12 | .240 | .260 (-8%) | .336 (-17%) | .351 (+6%) | .687 (-5%) | -96.6 |
| 1890 | NYP | PL | 83 | 324 | 59 | 70 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 44 | 21 | 25 | 34 | .216 | .260 (-17%) | .336 (-19%) | .351 (-10%) | .687 (-14%) | -96.6 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 19 | 67 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | .134 | .254 (-47%) | .331 (-38%) | .343 (-52%) | .675 (-45%) | -461.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 242 | 964 | 171 | 225 | 36 | 21 | 8 | 111 | 54 | 77 | 107 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -821 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 222 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
Dan Shannon: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dan Shannon's first major league game on April 17, 1889; the last one listed came on September 16, 1891. Club by club, the record runs the Louisville Colonels (1889), the Philadelphia Athletics (1890), the New York Giants (1890), and the Washington Statesmen (1891). Born on March 23, 1865, in Bridgeport, CT, USA, Shannon is listed as a second baseman. The bio gives 5'9" and 175 pounds. Shannon died on October 24, 1913, in Bridgeport, CT, USA. Dan Shannon was the playing name; the full given name is Daniel Webster.
Across 242 games at the plate, Shannon's career line reads 225 hits in 964 at bats for a .233 average, adding 8 home runs, 111 runs batted in, and 54 stolen bases. Shannon got on base at a .291 rate and slugged .339 (.630 OPS). Measured against the leagues Shannon played in, the .233 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 10.0% below the league. In OPS terms, Shannon's .630 stands 8.1% below the league's .685. The hits column peaks at 128, in 1889. On the bases, the high point was 26 steals in 1889.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan Shannon
- What years did Dan Shannon play?
- Dan Shannon played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1891.
- Was Dan Shannon a pitcher?
- No. Dan Shannon was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dan Shannon hit?
- Dan Shannon hit 8 career home runs with 225 hits.
- What teams did Dan Shannon play for?
- Dan Shannon played for 4 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1889), the Philadelphia Athletics (1890), the New York Giants (1890), and the Washington Statesmen (1891).
- What were Dan Shannon's career stats?
- In 242 games, Dan Shannon had 225 hits, 8 home runs, 111 RBI, 171 runs, and 54 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Dan Shannon play?
- Dan Shannon played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dan Shannon and how much did he weigh?
- Dan Shannon was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dan Shannon hit each season?
- Dan Shannon's home runs by season: 4 in 1889, 4 in 1890, and 0 in 1891. His most in one season was 4, in 1889 and 1890.
- What was Dan Shannon's career batting average?
- Dan Shannon batted .233 over his career, with 225 hits in 964 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dan Shannon have?
- Dan Shannon drove in 111 runs in his career.
- Is Dan Shannon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dan Shannon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.