Razor Shines
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Anthony Razor Shines (Ray)
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 210 lb.
- School Saint Augustine's College
- Debut September 9, 1983
- Final Game May 14, 1987
- Born July 18, 1956 in Durham, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
With perhaps one of the most unique names in baseball history, and despite having played in only a few games in the majors, the star-struck Razor Shines (who was trying to catch on with the Pirates during spring training in 1990) was asked what it's like playing in the Major Leagues -- to which he loudly and enthusiastically replied with a broad smile: "My mama's so proud of me. I'm a Major Leaguer!"
In 1990, Shines played for the Sun City Rays of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He played in 10 games and was batting .270 with 2 home runs and 12 RBI when the league folded.
After managing in the minors for several seasons, Shines was named Chicago White Sox third base coach for the 2007 season. He was let go after the season and became skipper of the Clearwater Threshers in the Philadelphia Phillies organizations. In 2009, he became the third base coach of the New York Mets through 2010. In 2012, then became the hitting coach for the Great Lakes Loons.
Shines' son Devin Shines turned pro in 2011.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Charleston Alley Cats | South Atlantic League | 77-65 | 6th | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 2001 | Kannapolis Intimidators | South Atlantic League | 76-63 | 4th | Chicago White Sox | |
| 2002 | Winston-Salem Warthogs | Carolina League | 50-90 | 4th/4th | Chicago White Sox | |
| 2003 | Winston-Salem Warthogs | Carolina League | 71-67 | 1st/3rd | Chicago White Sox | League Champs |
| 2004 | Birmingham Barons | Southern League | 73-66 | 3rd/1st | Chicago White Sox | Lost in 1st round |
| 2005 | Birmingham Barons | Southern League | 82-57 | 2nd/1st | Chicago White Sox | Lost in 1st round |
| 2006 | Charlotte Knights | International League | 79-62 | 1st | Chicago White Sox | Lost in 1st round |
| 2008 | Clearwater Threshers | Florida State League | 64-76 | 9th | Philadelphia Phillies |
[edit] Related Sites
Venezuelan League Statistics [1]
