Mike Shannon

Born: 7/15/1939 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/29/2023 in Marion, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-11 | Final Game: 1970-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Michael Shannon

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Biography

Mike Shannon was an influential figure in Major League Baseball, known for his time as a position player with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1962 until 1970. Born in 1939, Shannon made his mark during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and a more aggressive style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 882 games, accumulating 710 hits and showcasing his ability to contribute offensively with a total of 68 home runs and 367 runs batted in. Shannon maintained a batting average of .255 and demonstrated speed on the base paths with 19 stolen bases, reflecting his versatility as a player. Shannon's impact extended beyond his statistics; he was a key member of the Cardinals during the 1960s, a decade that saw the team capture three National League pennants and two World Series titles. His contributions were vital in the team's success, as he played an integral role in the lineup. After retiring in 1970, Shannon transitioned into a successful career as a broadcaster, where he continued to share his passion for the game with fans. His legacy is remembered not only for his on-field performances but also for his enduring connection to the Cardinals organization and the community.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
882	2780	313	710	116	23	68	367	19	224	525	0.255	0.311	0.387	0.698	1620.8

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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
1962	STL	NL	10	15	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	STL	NL	32	26	3	8	0	0	1	2	0	0	6	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	STL	NL	88	253	30	66	8	2	9	43	4	19	54	0.261	.250 (+4%)	.312 (-1%)	.377 (+10%)	.690 (+5%)	181.9
1965	STL	NL	124	244	32	54	17	3	3	25	2	28	46	0.221	.245 (-10%)	.310 (-2%)	.371 (-5%)	.682 (-4%)	-158.9
1966	STL	NL	137	459	61	132	20	6	16	64	8	37	106	0.288	.248 (+16%)	.309 (+10%)	.376 (+23%)	.685 (+17%)	1391.7
1967	STL	NL	130	482	53	118	18	3	12	77	2	37	89	0.245	.242 (+1%)	.306 (-1%)	.357 (+3%)	.663 (+1%)	65.4
1968	STL	NL	156	576	62	153	29	2	15	79	1	37	114	0.266	.236 (+12%)	.298 (+3%)	.340 (+18%)	.638 (+11%)	1010.0
1969	STL	NL	150	551	51	140	15	5	12	55	1	49	87	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.320 (-2%)	.369 (-1%)	.689 (-1%)	-196.7
1970	STL	NL	55	174	18	37	9	2	0	22	1	16	20	0.213	.253 (-16%)	.325 (-16%)	.385 (-25%)	.711 (-21%)	-672.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
21	81	12	19	2	0	3	8	2	18	0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1968	WS	SLN	7	29	3	8	1	1	4	1	5	0.276
1967	WS	SLN	7	24	3	5	1	1	2	1	4	0.208
1964	WS	SLN	7	28	6	6	0	1	2	0	9	0.214

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	478	468	353	866	80	69
C	5	2	24	1	0	1
OF	357	250	559	27	8	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	SLN	OF	7	4	7	1	0	0
1963	SLN	OF	26	4	15	2	1	0
1964	SLN	OF	88	61	110	7	2	2
1965	SLN	C	4	2	23	1	0	1
1965	SLN	OF	101	57	170	5	1	1
1966	SLN	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1966	SLN	OF	129	118	247	10	4	4
1967	SLN	3B	122	121	88	239	29	18
1967	SLN	OF	6	6	10	2	0	0
1968	SLN	3B	156	155	110	310	21	25
1969	SLN	3B	149	147	123	258	22	22
1970	SLN	3B	51	45	32	59	8	4