James Lofton (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids James Lofton |
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| Shortstop | |||
| Born: March 6, 1974 Los Angeles, California |
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| debut | |||
| September 19, 2001, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| October 5, 2001, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| Batting average | .192 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 1 | ||
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James O'Neal Lofton was born on March 6, 1974. He is a former professional baseball player. James played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Boston Red Sox during the 2001 baseball season.
James Lofton was a switch-hitter, which means he could bat (hit the ball) with both his left and right hands. He threw the ball with his right hand.
Playing in Major League Baseball
James Lofton's time in Major League Baseball was short. He played in only eight games. During these games, he had a batting average of .192. This means he got a hit about 19.2% of the times he tried to hit the ball.
He got five hits in 26 chances. He also scored one run and hit one double. A double is when a player hits the ball and reaches second base safely. He also had one RBI, which means he helped a teammate score a run. James also managed to steal two stolen bases. A stolen base happens when a runner moves to the next base while the pitcher is throwing the ball.
In the field, James played in seven games. He made two errors out of 25 chances. His fielding percentage was .920, which shows how well he handled the ball without making mistakes.
Playing in Minor Leagues
Before and after his time in Major League Baseball, James Lofton played in the minor leagues. He played for teams connected to the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Cincinnati Reds. He also played in several independent leagues. These are leagues not directly connected to MLB teams.
James played in the minor leagues from 1993 to 2007. He was recognized as an All-Star in two different leagues:
- The Pioneer Baseball League in 1994.
- The Western Baseball League in 2000.
Over 14 seasons in the minor leagues, James Lofton played in 1264 games. He had a batting average of .271. He hit 57 home runs and had 533 RBIs.
Family Life
James Lofton has two daughters. Their names are Jasmine Lofton and Jamie Lofton. He is not thought to be related to another famous baseball player, Kenny Lofton.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- The Baseball Cube
