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| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | 22 | NYP | AA | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.96 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 69.0 | 40 | 29 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 274 | 174 | 3.36 | 1.000 | 5.2 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 1.24 | ||
| 1887 | 23 | NYP | AA | 2 | 11 | .154 | 6.19 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 148 | 119 | 77 | 3 | 53 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 542 | 68 | 4.95 | 1.795 | 11.9 | 0.2 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.42 | ||
| 2 Yrs | 7 | 14 | .333 | 4.57 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 181.0 | 188 | 148 | 92 | 3 | 82 | 58 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 816 | 85 | 4.34 | 1.492 | 9.3 | 0.1 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 0.71 | |||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 11 | 23 | .333 | 4.57 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 293 | 304 | 240 | 149 | 5 | 133 | 94 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 1321 | 85 | 4.34 | 1.492 | 9.3 | 0.1 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 0.71 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Shaffer born?
John Shaffer was born on February 18, 1864.
Where was John Shaffer born?
John Shaffer was born in Lock Haven, PA.
How tall was John Shaffer?
John Shaffer was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.
How many seasons did John Shaffer play?
John Shaffer played 2 seasons.
Is John Shaffer in the Hall of Fame?
John Shaffer has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did John Shaffer play?
John Shaffer was a Pitcher.
How many strikeouts did John Shaffer have?
John Shaffer had 58 strikeouts over his career.
How many teams has John Shaffer played for?
John Shaffer played for 1 team, the New York Metropolitans.
When did John Shaffer retire?
John Shaffer last played in 1887.
What are John Shaffer's nicknames?
Cannon Ball is a nickname for John Shaffer.
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