Shane Monahan, baseball player, 1998-1999

Shane Monahan

Born: 8/12/1974 in Syosset, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-07-09 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Shane Hartland Monahan

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Shane Monahan, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1998 to 2007. His time in Major League Baseball spanned a brief but notable period, where he appeared in 78 games. Over the course of his career, Monahan recorded 53 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 28 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .235. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Monahan's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the transition into the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the depth and versatility often required from role players in the league. His journey through the majors underscores the challenges faced by many athletes who aspire to leave their mark in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 226 20 53 8 1 4 28 1 8 59 0.235 0.261 0.332 0.593 -747.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1998 SEA AL 62 211 17 51 8 1 4 28 1 8 53 0.242 .266 (-9%) .335 (-20%) .420 (-18%) .755 (-19%) -747.4
1999 SEA AL 16 15 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 71 59 124 3 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 SEA OF 62 57 117 3 1 1
1999 SEA OF 9 2 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 68
Center Field 3
Right Field 5
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 SEA AL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $170,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1993, 1994, 1995