Shag Shaughnessy, baseball player, 1905-1908

Shag Shaughnessy

Born: 4/8/1883 in Amboy, IL, USA

Died: 5/15/1969 in Montreal, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1905-04-17 | Final Game: 1908-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Francis Joseph Shaughnessy

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Biography

Shag Shaughnessy was a professional baseball player born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1905 to 1908. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Shaughnessy made a notable impact during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He played in a total of 9 games, where he demonstrated a solid batting ability with a .281 average. Over the course of his career, he recorded 9 hits, including 1 run batted in, and added 3 stolen bases to his statistics, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Although Shaughnessy's career was short-lived, he played during an era that was transitioning into a more offensive-minded game. The early 1900s were characterized by evolving strategies, and players like Shaughnessy contributed to the shaping of the modern approach to baseball. While he may not have achieved long-lasting fame, his performance in those 9 games reflected the competitive spirit and talent that defined the early years of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 32 2 9 0 0 0 1 3 2 5 0.281 0.343 0.281 0.624 0.0

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.617 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
1905 WSN AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1908 PHA AL 8 29 2 9 0 0 0 1 3 2 3 0.310 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 9 15 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 WS1 OF 1 1 2 0 1 0
1908 PHA OF 8 8 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 8
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1902, 1903, 1904