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Shawn Jeter
Outfield
Born: (1966-06-28) June 28, 1966 (age 59)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Right
debut
June 13, 1992, for the Chicago White Sox
Last appearance
October 4, 1992, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Batting average .111
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 0
Teams

Shawn Darrell Jeter was born on June 28, 1966. He is a former professional baseball player from the United States. Shawn played as an outfielder. His father, Johnny Jeter, also played in Major League Baseball.

Shawn's Baseball Journey

Shawn Jeter started his professional baseball career when he was chosen by the Toronto Blue Jays. This happened in the 7th round of the 1985 MLB amateur draft. Being "drafted" means a team picks a player to join their organization.

Playing in the Major Leagues

Shawn made his big league debut with the Chicago White Sox. This first game in Major League Baseball was on June 13, 1992. He played his last game in the MLB on October 4, 1992, also with the White Sox.

Playing During a Special Time

Before the 1995 baseball season, Shawn Jeter played for the Cleveland Indians. He was a "replacement player" during spring training. This means he played when some of the regular players were not available.

See also

  • List of second-generation Major League Baseball players
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