Robert Clayton Shantz

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Left
Height: 5' 6", Weight: 139 lb.

Born: September 26, 1925 in Pottstown, PA
High School: Pottstown HS (Pottstown, PA)
Signed by the Philadelphia Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1948. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 1, 1949 (Age 23)   vs. WSH 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Athletics/Yankees/Cardinals/Pirates/Cubs/... 1949-1964

Final Game: September 29, 1964 (Age 39)   vs. STL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Brother of Billy Shantz
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