Strick Shofner

Born: 7/23/1919 in Crawford, TX, USA

Died: 10/10/1998 in Crawford, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-19 | Final Game: 1947-04-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Frank Strickland Shofner

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Biography

Strick Shofner was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a mere five games in April 1947. As a position player, Shofner showcased his abilities during a transitional period in the sport, just after World War II when baseball was beginning to see the return of soldiers and the emergence of new talent. His time in the majors was marked by a batting average of .154, with two hits but no home runs or RBIs to his credit. Though he played only a short stint from April 19 to April 29, 1947, Shofner's foray into the big leagues placed him among the ranks of players who contributed to the vibrant post-war era of baseball. While his career statistics may not reflect the accomplishments of a long-term star, Shofner's experience in the majors represents the aspirations and dreams of many players during a time when the game was evolving and expanding its horizons. His journey through professional baseball, albeit brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	13	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.154	0.154	0.308	0.462	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1947	BOS	AL	5	13	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	4	0	3	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	BOS	3B	4	0	3	7	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	4