Shannon Stewart, baseball player, 115 home runs, 1995-2008

Shannon Stewart

Born: 2/25/1974 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-02 | Final Game: 2008-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Shannon Harold Stewart

Biography

Shannon Stewart was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1995 to 2008. Born in 1974, Stewart made his mark in the game with a combination of consistent hitting and base-running prowess. Over the course of 1,386 games, he accumulated 1,653 hits, achieving a remarkable batting average of .297. His offensive contributions included 115 home runs and 580 RBIs, showcasing his ability to impact games both as a hitter and a run producer. In addition to his offensive skill set, Stewart was also an adept base stealer, finishing his career with 196 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and agility on the field. Stewart played during a dynamic era in baseball that saw the game transition through various phases, including the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time marked by significant offensive production across the league. His ability to consistently reach base and contribute offensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays. Stewart's legacy in the game is defined not only by his impressive statistics but also by his role as a dependable player who could be counted on in clutch situations, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1386 5574 853 1653 315 41 115 580 196 504 684 0.297 0.360 0.430 0.790 5500.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 35 1 10 2 0 0 2 2 6 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 ALDS2 MIN 4 20 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.200
2003 ALDS1 MIN 4 15 0 6 2 0 0 0 2 4 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1261 1222 2454 51 41 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1153
Center Field 115
Right Field 14
Designated Hitter 108

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-05-01

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 TOR AL $1,500,000
2007 OAK AL $1,000,000
2006 MIN AL $6,500,000
2005 MIN AL $6,000,000
2004 MIN AL $5,500,000
2003 TOR AL $6,200,000
2002 TOR AL $4,250,000
2001 TOR AL $2,183,333
2000 TOR AL $683,333
1999 TOR AL $433,333
1998 TOR AL $192,500
1997 TOR AL $154,000
Total Career Earnings $34,596,499

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 140.0 392 3
2001 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 1.0 392 0