Frank Shannon
Born: 12/3/1873 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 2/27/1934 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1892-10-01 | Final Game: 1896-06-20
Height: 5'3" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: John Francis Shannon
Biography
Frank Shannon, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1892 until June 20, 1896. As a position player during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized sport, Shannon played in a total of 32 games. Though his career statistics reflected the challenges of the era, he managed to accumulate 19 hits, including one home run and 17 runs batted in, while posting a batting average of .16. He also demonstrated speed on the bases with three stolen bases.
Shannon's time in the league coincided with the late 19th century, an era characterized by the evolution of baseball from its early origins to a more structured game. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones during his brief career, his participation in the sport during this formative period highlights the numerous players who contributed to the foundation of professional baseball. Despite the limited data on his career, Shannon remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0.160 | 0.248 | 0.210 | 0.458 | -767.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 31 | 115 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 0.157 | -767.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| SS | 29 | 0 | 61 | 76 | 30 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | WAS | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1896 | LS3 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1896 | LS3 | SS | 28 | 0 | 58 | 74 | 27 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1893 |