James Lofton, baseball player, 2001-2001

James Lofton

Born: 3/6/1974 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-19 | Final Game: 2001-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James O'Neal Lofton

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Biography

James Lofton, born in 1974, had a brief Major League Baseball career that spanned eight games from September 19, 2001, to October 5, 2001. As a position player, Lofton showcased his skills during a short stint, finishing his career with a batting average of .192. He recorded five hits, one run batted in, and stole two bases, demonstrating his speed on the base paths despite the limited opportunities he received at the plate. Lofton's time in the majors came during an era characterized by high offensive output and power-hitting, yet he did not manage to hit any home runs throughout his career. While his professional journey in MLB may not have achieved the prominence of some of his contemporaries, his passion for the game and contributions to his teams reflected a dedication to the sport. Lofton's short-lived career serves as a reminder of the many players who strive to make their mark in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 26 1 5 1 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.192 0.214 0.231 0.445 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.445 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 41.4% 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
2001 BOS AL 8 26 1 5 1 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.192 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 7 6 9 14 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 BOS SS 7 6 9 14 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles City College Los Angeles CA 1993