Joe Shannon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915)
Joe Shannon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1915 for the Boston Braves. In 5 career games, he hit .200 with 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 7/20/1955 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-06-30
- Last Game
- 1915-10-07
Full name: Joseph Aloysius Shannon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.
Career OPS .400 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 38.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-07 | BSN | NY1 | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-22 | BSN | CHC | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-10 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-07-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-06-30 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | South Orange | NJ | 1914, 1915 |
Joe Shannon: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 30, 1915 and the final game on October 7, 1915, Joe Shannon built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Listed as an outfielder, Shannon batted and threw right-handed. Shannon is listed at 5'11" and 170 pounds. Shannon was born on February 11, 1897, in Jersey City, NJ, USA. Shannon died on July 20, 1955, in Jersey City, NJ, USA. Joe Shannon was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Aloysius.
Shannon finished with 2 hits from 10 at bats in 5 games, which works out to .200, plus 1 RBI. Over the seasons Shannon played, league hitters batted .251; the .200 career figure is 20.2% below that. In OPS terms, Shannon's .400 stands 38.6% below the league's .651. Only one season appears, 1915 for the Boston Braves, when Shannon played 5 games and went 2 for 10.
The college table lists Seton Hall University in 1914 and 1915.
Most of Shannon's defensive work, 1 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows left field (1) and center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Shannon
- Was Joe Shannon a pitcher?
- No. Joe Shannon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Shannon hit?
- Joe Shannon hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Joe Shannon play for?
- Joe Shannon played for one team, the Boston Braves (1915).
- What were Joe Shannon's career stats?
- In 5 games, Joe Shannon had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Joe Shannon play?
- Joe Shannon played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Shannon and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Shannon was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Joe Shannon's career batting average?
- Joe Shannon batted .200 over his career, with 2 hits in 10 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Shannon have?
- Joe Shannon drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Shannon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Shannon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.