John W. Shaffer, nicknamed Cannon Ball, (February 18, 1864 – November 21, 1926) was an American baseball player. He played for the 1886 and 1887 New York Metropolitans. He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1897.
| John Shaffer | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 18, 1864 Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: November 21, 1926 (aged 62) Endicott, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 13, 1886, for the New York Metropolitans | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 30, 1887, for the New York Metropolitans | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 7-14 |
| Earned run average | 4.57 |
| Strikeouts | 58 |
| Batting average | .192 |
| Teams | |
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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