Shannon Penn

Born: 9/11/1969 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-28 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Shannon Dion Penn

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Biography

Shannon Penn, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a brief major league career from 1995 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Penn's time in the big leagues was marked by his appearances in nine games. During this span, he recorded four hits, with a batting average of .174, and contributed one run batted in (RBI). Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Penn's presence on the roster reflected the competitive nature of the mid-1990s baseball landscape, a time when the game was beginning to see significant offensive changes leading into the steroid era. While his major league career was relatively short-lived, Penn's journey through professional baseball is a testament to the many players who strive for success at the highest level. His experience is emblematic of the challenges faced by athletes in the sport, particularly during an era characterized by both emerging talents and established stars. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, Penn's commitment to the game and his contributions, however modest, remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	23	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.174	0.208	0.174	0.382	0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 49.8% 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
1995	DET	AL	3	9	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	DET	AL	6	14	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	2	10	9	3	4
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	DET	2B	3	2	10	9	3	4
1996	DET	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Lakeland Community College	Kirtland	OH	1988, 1989