John Shaffer (baseball)

John Shaffer
Pitcher
Born: February 18, 1864
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: November 21, 1926(1926-11-21) (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 record7-14
Earned run average4.57
Strikeouts58
Batting average.192
Teams

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.

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