Frank Shannon
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1892-1896)
Frank Shannon was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1896 for the Washington Nationals and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 5 seasons. In 32 career games, he hit .160 with 19 hits, 1 home runs, and 17 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
- Shortstop
- Height / Weight
- 5'3" / 155 lb
- Died
- 2/27/1934 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1892-10-01
- Last Game
- 1896-06-20
Full name: John Francis Shannon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 119 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 17 | .160 | .248 | .210 | .458 | -720 |
Career AVG .160 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career SLG .210 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.
Career OPS .458 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 31 | 115 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 15 | .157 | .290 (-46%) | .354 (-30%) | .387 (-46%) | .741 (-38%) | -719.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 119 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 17 | .160 | — | — | — | — | -720 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1893 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Shannon
- What years did Frank Shannon play?
- Frank Shannon played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1896.
- Was Frank Shannon a pitcher?
- No. Frank Shannon was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Frank Shannon hit?
- Frank Shannon hit 1 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Frank Shannon's career batting average?
- Frank Shannon batted .160 over his career, with 19 hits in 119 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Shannon have?
- Frank Shannon drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Shannon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Shannon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.