Frank Shaffer

Frank Shaffer was a professional baseball player born in 1859, whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from April 24, 1884, to May 3, 1884, participating in a total of six games. During this short stint, Shaffer recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of .158. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the early game laid the groundwork for future players. Competing in a time when baseball was still evolving, Shaffer's involvement in the league highlights the nascent stages of professional baseball, a period characterized by the development of organized teams and the establishment of formal rules. Although his career was limited, Shaffer's participation in the sport during this formative era remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game’s growth in its infancy.