Owen Shannon, baseball player, 1903-1907

Owen Shannon

Born: 12/22/1879 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 4/10/1918 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-05 | Final Game: 1907-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Owen Dennis Ignatius Shannon

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Biography

Owen Shannon was born in 1879 and played professional baseball from 1903 to 1907. He primarily served as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 13 games. Shannon recorded 7 hits, contributing 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, and finished his career with a batting average of .200. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field during a period characterized by the early development of the game reflected the evolving nature of baseball. Shannon's playing career unfolded in the early 20th century, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. While he may not have achieved significant statistical milestones, his participation in the league during this formative period highlights the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the history of baseball. Shannon's short stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the many athletes who shaped the game, even if their careers were not marked by extensive records or accolades.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 35 1 7 2 0 0 3 0 1 7 0.200 0.222 0.257 0.479 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1903 SLA AL 9 28 1 6 2 0 0 3 0 1 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1907 WSN AL 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
C 12 2 51 13 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 SLA 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1903 SLA C 8 0 38 6 2 0
1907 WS1 C 4 2 13 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12
First Base 1