Dan Shannon

Born: 3/23/1865 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 10/24/1913 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-17 | Final Game: 1891-09-16

Bats: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Daniel Webster Shannon

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Biography

Dan Shannon was a professional baseball player active from 1889 to 1891, primarily known for his role as a position player during the early days of Major League Baseball. Born in 1865, Shannon's career spanned a pivotal era in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he played in 242 games, accumulating 225 hits, 8 home runs, and 111 RBIs, with a batting average of .233. His ability to swipe bases was notable; he recorded 54 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and base-running skills that were essential to the game at that time. Shannon's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the dynamic nature of late 19th-century baseball, where players were beginning to embrace more aggressive play styles. Though he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Shannon's commitment to the game and his performance during his brief career left an imprint on the evolving landscape of professional baseball. His journey from the grass roots of the sport to the burgeoning major leagues highlights the dedication and resilience of players in an era that laid the foundation for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
242	964	171	225	36	21	8	111	54	77	107	0.233	0.291	0.339	0.630	-1741.3

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1889	LS2	AA	121	498	90	128	22	12	4	48	26	42	52	0.257	.263 (-3%)	.334 (-6%)	.357 (+4%)	.691 (avg)	-210.0
1890	PHP	PL	19	75	15	18	5	1	1	16	4	4	12	0.240	.260 (-8%)	.336 (-17%)	.351 (+6%)	.687 (-5%)	-100.6
1890	NYP	PL	83	324	59	70	7	8	3	44	21	25	34	0.216	.260 (-17%)	.336 (-19%)	.351 (-10%)	.687 (-14%)	-100.6
1891	WS9	AA	19	67	7	9	2	0	0	3	3	6	9	0.134	.254 (-47%)	.331 (-38%)	.343 (-52%)	.675 (-45%)	-480.1