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Name Team Age
Bobby Shantz Retired (1965, Age 37) Died (1999, Age 71)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 32
(1948)
SP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jumbo Brown League 0 13 years (124 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D-
Endurance Velocity Control
A- B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 3/20/1928
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 3 6
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1965-11-01Bobby Shantz has retired from the Cleveland Lake Barons
1964-04-01Trade #1289175 has been completed between the Chicago Rampage and the Cleveland Lake Barons. The Cleveland Lake Barons receive Bobby Shantz, Ken Muniz, Draft Pick - 1965 Round 2 (CHA), Draft Pick - 1967 Round 1 (CHA) from the Chicago Rampage in exchange for Walter Schwabe.
1960-07-06Trade #1268772 has been completed between the Chicago Rampage and the Kansas City Shadows. The Kansas City Shadows receive Ollie Vargas, BRANDON Brumley, Draft Pick 1963 Round 2 CHA (Art Smith) from the Chicago Rampage in exchange for Bobby Shantz, Vince Wickman.
1960-04-01The Kansas City Shadows have placed Bobby Shantz on the trade block.
1958-07-27Bobby Shantz of the Kansas City Shadows is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1957-05-15Bobby Shantz of the Kansas City Shadows is injured and is expected to be out 10 days.
1954-04-04The Kansas City Shadows have promoted Ollie Ellsworth to the major league team. The Kansas City Shadows have promoted Joe Coleman to the major league team. The Kansas City Shadows have promoted Sam Chapman to the major league team. The Kansas City Shadows have promoted Bobby Shantz to the major league team. The Kansas City Shadows have sent Chris Higham to the minors. The Kansas City Shadows have designated Juan Thacker for assignment. The Kansas City Shadows have designated Buster McKean for assignment. The Kansas City Shadows have sent Jim Bolden to the minors.
1953-09-12The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bobby Shantz to the minors.
1953-05-17The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bobby Shantz to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Joe Coleman to the minors.
1953-05-09The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Joe Coleman to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bobby Shantz to the minors.
1953-05-01The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bobby Shantz to the major league team.
1953-04-01The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Hank Wyse to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Ed Longmire to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Junior Johnson to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Al Rosen to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Sam Chapman to the minors. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Eric Kelly for assignment. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Joe Coleman to the minors. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bobby Shantz to the minors.
1952-04-30The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bobby Shantz to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bob Lemon to the minors.
1951-10-28The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bobby Shantz to the minors.
1951-09-22The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bobby Shantz to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bob Lemon to the minors.
1951-09-16The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bob Lemon to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bobby Shantz to the minors.
1951-09-14Bobby Shantz of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 5 days.
1951-09-14The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bobby Shantz to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Joe Coleman to the minors.
1951-09-12The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Les Richards to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bobby Shantz to the minors.
1951-08-31The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Joe Coleman to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bobby Shantz to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Johnny Johnson for assignment. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Les Richards for assignment.