Spike Shannon

Born: 2/7/1875 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 5/17/1940 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-15 | Final Game: 1908-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Porter Shannon

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Biography

Spike Shannon was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1904 to 1908. Born in 1875, Shannon made his mark in the game during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, he played in 694 games, achieving a total of 677 hits, which included 3 home runs and 183 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute both at the plate and on the bases. Known for his speed and baserunning skills, Shannon recorded 145 stolen bases, reflecting a style of play that emphasized agility and quickness, traits that were highly valued in his era. He finished his career with a batting average of .259, demonstrating a solid offensive presence. Shannon's contributions on the field were integral to the teams he played for, and his legacy remains a part of the rich history of baseball's early development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
694	2613	383	677	49	15	3	183	145	286	288	0.259	0.337	0.293	0.630	2266.6

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.619 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
1904	STL	NL	134	500	84	140	10	3	1	26	34	50	63	0.280	.246 (+13%)	.300 (+16%)	.321 (-1%)	.622 (+7%)	897.6
1905	STL	NL	140	544	73	146	16	3	0	41	27	47	51	0.268	.248 (+8%)	.307 (+6%)	.322 (-4%)	.629 (+1%)	195.6
1906	STL	NL	80	302	36	78	4	0	0	25	15	36	45	0.258	.247 (+4%)	.307 (+10%)	.315 (-14%)	.622 (-2%)	57.1
1906	NY1	NL	76	287	42	73	5	1	0	25	18	34	36	0.254	.247 (+3%)	.307 (+11%)	.315 (-12%)	.622 (avg)	57.1
1907	NY1	NL	155	585	104	155	12	5	1	33	33	82	58	0.265	.245 (+8%)	.304 (+19%)	.308 (avg)	.613 (+9%)	1465.2
1908	NY1	NL	77	268	34	60	2	1	1	21	13	28	24	0.224	.240 (-7%)	.298 (+5%)	.306 (-18%)	.605 (-7%)	-123.7
1908	PIT	NL	32	127	10	25	0	2	0	12	5	9	11	0.197	.240 (-18%)	.298 (-16%)	.306 (-26%)	.605 (-21%)	-123.7