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 record	7-14
Earned run average	4.57
Strikeouts	58
Batting average	.192
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
New York Metropolitans (1886–1887)

John W. Shaffer, nicknamed Cannon Ball, (February 18, 1864 – November 21, 1926) was an American professional baseball player. He played for the 1886 and 1887 New York Metropolitans. He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1897.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet  · Baseball Almanac