Positions: Outfielder and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg)
Born: April 19, 1892 in Scranton, PA us
Died: October 23, 1965 in Clarks Summit, PA
Buried: Abington Hills Cemetery, Clarks Summit, PA
Debut:
September 22, 1915
(Age 23-156d,
4,445th in major league history)
vs. CLE 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 24, 1924
(Age 32-158d)
vs. BSN 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1916 season
Full Name: Charles Henry Shorten
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Career
0.8
1345
370
3
.275
159
138
12
.330
.349
.680
87
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