Strick Shofner
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Frank Strickland Shofner (July 23, 1919 – October 10, 1998) was a third baseman
in Major League Baseball
. Listed at 5' 10.5", 187 lb., he batted left-handed
and threw right-handed.
A native of Crawford, Texas
, Shofner played briefly for the Boston Red Sox
during the season. In four games, he was a .154 hitter (2-for-13) with one run
and one triple
without home run
s or RBI
.
At the end of the season, Shofner was sent by Boston along with pitcher Tommy Fine
to Triple-A San Francisco Seals in exchange for utility player Neill Sheridan
.
Shofner died in his hometown of Crawford, Texas, at the age of 79.
Third baseman
A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. Listed at 5' 10.5", 187 lb., he batted left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
and threw right-handed.
A native of Crawford, Texas
Crawford, Texas
Crawford is a town located in western McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is best known as the home of former President of the United States George W. Bush. He currently resides at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, which is located just outside Crawford, Texas....
, Shofner played briefly for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
during the season. In four games, he was a .154 hitter (2-for-13) with one run
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
and one triple
Triple (baseball)
In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base after hitting the ball, with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay nor another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
without home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s or RBI
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
.
At the end of the season, Shofner was sent by Boston along with pitcher Tommy Fine
Tommy Fine
Thomas Morgan Fine was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Browns . A switch-hitter, he threw right-handed....
to Triple-A San Francisco Seals in exchange for utility player Neill Sheridan
Neill Sheridan
Neill Rawlins "Wild Horse" Sheridan was a pinch hitter in Major League Baseball in 1948 for the Boston Red Sox. He was born in Sacramento, California.-External links:...
.
Shofner died in his hometown of Crawford, Texas, at the age of 79.