Shane Nance, baseball player, 2002-2004

Shane Nance

Born: 9/7/1977 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-08-24 | Final Game: 2004-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Shane Nance

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Biography

Shane Nance, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004. Known for his left-handed throwing, Nance made a brief yet memorable impact during his time in the league. He finished his career with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.02, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges faced during his tenure. Over the course of his career, Nance recorded 39 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to retire hitters with his pitching arsenal. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the depth of talent often found in the bullpen during the early 2000s, a period characterized by a mix of emerging talents and seasoned veterans. Nance's journey through Major League Baseball highlights the unpredictable nature of a professional sports career, as he navigated the complexities of the game during an era marked by significant changes in player conditioning and performance.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 49 0 0 0 0 43.0 57 24 8 26 39 5.02 0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 14.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2002 MIL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 4 3 4 5 4.26 — 0.0
2003 MIL NL 0 2 26 0 0 0 0 24.3 34 13 10 25 4.81 4.40 (-9%) -369.5
2004 AZ NL 1 1 19 0 0 0 0 12.3 19 8 12 9 5.84 4.46 (-31%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +26.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
2002 MIL NL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIL NL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 AZ NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 49 0 5 5 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 MIL P 4 0 1 1 0 0
2003 MIL P 26 0 4 3 1 1
2004 ARI P 19 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 ARI NL $307,500
2003 MIL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $607,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000