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

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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 the late 1980s) was once asked by a fan what it's like playing in the Major Leagues, to which he simply and enthusiastically replied: "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. In 2012, he was the hitting coach for the Great Lakes Loons.

Shines' son Devon Shines was drafted by the White Sox in the 41st round of the 2007 amateur draft.

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