James Lofton (baseball) facts for kids

James O'Neal Lofton was a professional baseball player. He was born on March 6, 1974. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB).

James Lofton played for the Boston Red Sox during the 2001 season. He was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 170 pounds. He was a switch-hitter, meaning he could bat from both the left and right sides. He threw the ball with his right hand.

His Time in Major League Baseball

James Lofton played in only eight games in Major League Baseball. During these games, he had a batting average of .192. This means he got 5 hits out of 26 times at bat.

He also scored one run and hit one double. He earned one RBI, which means he helped a teammate score. Lofton also stole two bases.

As a fielder, he played in seven games. He made two errors out of 25 chances. His fielding percentage was .920. This shows how well he handled the ball in the field.

Playing in the Minor Leagues

Before and after his time in MLB, James Lofton played in the minor leagues. He was part of the minor league systems for the Boston, Baltimore, and Cincinnati teams. He played in the minor leagues from 1993 to 2007.

He also played for several independent baseball leagues. These are leagues not directly connected to MLB teams. Lofton was recognized as an All-Star in two of these leagues. He was an All-Star in the Pioneer Baseball League in 1994. He also earned this honor in 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 MLB outfielder, Kenny Lofton.