Shag Shaughnessy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905-1908)
Shag Shaughnessy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1908 for the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .281 with 9 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/15/1969 in Montreal, QC, CAN
- MLB Debut
- 1905-04-17
- Last Game
- 1908-06-22
Full name: Francis Joseph Shaughnessy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | .281 | .343 | .281 | .624 | 0 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .617 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 8 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .310 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 8 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .310 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-06-22 | PHA | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-20 | PHA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-06-18 | PHA | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-06-12 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1908-06-11 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-10 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-06-09 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-08 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-04-17 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1902, 1903, 1904 |
Shag Shaughnessy: the record in brief
Shag Shaughnessy's major league career runs from a debut on April 17, 1905 to a final game on June 22, 1908. Shaughnessy played for the Washington Senators (1905) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1908). Listed as an outfielder, Shaughnessy threw and hit right-handed. Shaughnessy is listed at 6'1" and 185 pounds. The birth record reads April 8, 1883, in Amboy, IL, USA. Shaughnessy died on May 15, 1969, in Montreal, QC, CAN. Shaughnessy's full given name, per the bio, is Francis Joseph Shaughnessy.
Across 9 games at the plate, Shaughnessy's career line reads 9 hits in 32 at bats for a .281 average, along with 1 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .343 and .281 give Shaughnessy a career OPS of .624. Measured against the leagues Shaughnessy played in, the .281 career average compares with a .244 league average over the same seasons, 15.1% above the league. 1908 produced Shaughnessy's most hits, 9 of them for the Philadelphia Athletics.
Most of Shaughnessy's defensive work, 8 games, came at center field; the rest of the position table shows right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Shag Shaughnessy
- What years did Shag Shaughnessy play?
- Shag Shaughnessy played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1908.
- Was Shag Shaughnessy a pitcher?
- No. Shag Shaughnessy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Shag Shaughnessy hit?
- Shag Shaughnessy hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Shag Shaughnessy play for?
- Shag Shaughnessy played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1905) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1908).
- What were Shag Shaughnessy's career stats?
- In 9 games, Shag Shaughnessy had 9 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .281 batting average.
- What position did Shag Shaughnessy play?
- Shag Shaughnessy played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Shag Shaughnessy and how much did he weigh?
- Shag Shaughnessy was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Shag Shaughnessy's career batting average?
- Shag Shaughnessy batted .281 over his career, with 9 hits in 32 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shag Shaughnessy have?
- Shag Shaughnessy drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Shag Shaughnessy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shag Shaughnessy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.