Greg Shanahan

Born: 12/11/1947 in Eureka, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-04 | Final Game: 1974-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Paul Gregory Shanahan

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Biography

Greg Shanahan, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career spanning the 1973 to 1974 seasons. Although Shanahan's time in Major League Baseball was limited, he made his mark in the sport by embodying the perseverance and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of competitive baseball. He participated in 11 games, contributing as a team member during an era that was characterized by the transition in baseball from the late 1960s style to the more dynamic play of the 1970s. Despite his limited opportunities, Shanahan's journey to the majors reflects the challenges many players faced in that era, including fierce competition for roster spots and the constant need to adapt to the evolving game. His career statistics include 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, illustrating the difficulties he encountered at the plate. While he may not have left a significant mark in terms of traditional metrics, Shanahan's experience highlights the often-unseen struggles of players who pursue their dreams in the highly competitive world of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	11	0	0	0	1	22.7	21	9	3	9	13	3.57	0

Career ERA 3.57 vs. league average 3.69 across their career seasons — near 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
1973	LAD	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	1	15.7	14	6	4	11	3.45	3.75 (+8%)	-
1974	LAD	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	7	3	5	2	3.86	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +54.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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
1973	LAD	NL	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	LAD	NL	4	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	11	0	1	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	LAN	P	7	0	1	2	0	0
1974	LAN	P	4	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Humboldt State University	Arcata	CA	1969, 1970
University of California - Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	CA	1968