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Spike Shannon
Given Name: William Porter
1878-1940
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OF 1904-08 Cardinals , Giants, Pirates
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| Games | Average | HR | RBI |
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694 | .259 | 3 | 183 |
A speedy, sure-handed outfielder, Shannon was aquired by the Giants from the Cardinals
in mid-1906 to become John McGraw's leadoff hitter. He led the NL in runs scored
(104) in 1907, despite hitting only .265; his 82 walks compensated for his weak bat.
When his batting average dropped to .224 the next year, he was sold to Pittsburgh.
(JK)
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