Shawn Riggans, baseball player, 2006-2009

Shawn Riggans

Born: 7/25/1980 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-05 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Shawn Willis Riggans

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Biography

Shawn Riggans, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2006 to 2009. Primarily a position player, Riggans made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a mix of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, he played in 64 games, where he recorded 38 hits, including 7 home runs and 28 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .202. Although Riggans may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were vital during those formative years. He showcased his versatility and resilience as a player during a time when the game was increasingly focused on offensive production. His career, though brief, reflected the challenges and dynamics of the late 2000s in baseball, as players adapted to new training regimens and the increasing importance of analytics in player evaluation. After his final appearance on October 4, 2009, Riggans transitioned away from professional play but remains 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
64 188 27 38 8 0 7 28 0 16 41 0.202 0.266 0.356 0.622 -213.5

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
2006 TBR AL 10 29 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 4 7 0.172 — — — — 0.0
2007 TBR AL 3 10 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2008 TBR AL 44 135 21 30 7 0 6 24 0 12 30 0.222 .263 (-16%) .333 (-14%) .416 (-2%) .749 (-7%) -213.5
2009 TBR AL 7 14 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 59 52 384 11 8 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 TBA C 8 8 56 4 0 1
2007 TBA C 3 3 31 1 2 0
2008 TBA C 41 38 268 5 5 0
2008 TBA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2009 TBA C 7 3 29 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 59
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 TBA AL $413,900
2008 TBA AL $392,100
Total Career Earnings $806,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indian River Community College Fort Pierce FL 2000, 2001
Florida International University Miami FL 1999