Dave Shean

Dave Shean was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who had an active career spanning from 1906 to 1919. Primarily playing as a position player, Shean participated in 630 games throughout his career. He was known for his speed on the bases, amassing 66 stolen bases, which was a notable achievement during the early 20th century. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .228, Shean contributed to his teams with 495 hits and 166 runs batted in, alongside six home runs. Shean played in a pivotal era of baseball that saw the transition from the deadball era to the more power-focused game that would emerge in the following decades. His playing style was characterized by a focus on speed and defense, which reflected the strategies of the time. While not a superstar by the standards of his contemporaries, Shean's contributions to his teams during the formative years of Major League Baseball were significant, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.