Jimmy Pofahl
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| Jimmy Pofahl | |
|---|---|
 Pofahl, circa 1941 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: June 18, 1917 Faribault, Minnesota | |
| Died: September 14, 1984 (aged 67) Owatonna, Minnesota | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1940, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 20, 1942, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .220 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 70 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
James Willard Pofahl (June 18, 1917 – September 14, 1984) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators.[1]
Pofahl played high school baseball at Faribault High School. He was discovered in Faribault Legion baseball.[2] He then played for the Minneapolis Millers, and at 22, led the American Association in hitting before he sprained his wrist. When the Washington Senators purchased his rights for $40,000, he held a .303 batting average.[3]
In 1940, Pofahl was slow to sign his contract as a rookie, which frustrated Senators owner Clark Griffith.[3] Pofahl also had his arm smashed by a closing cab door and had some arm trouble, but still, he played shortstop regularly for the Senators.[4] He was traded in March of 1943 to the Philadelphia Athletics for Bob Johnson and cash. He never played another professional baseball game.[4]
Pofahl spent three years in the MLB and hit two home runs his rookie year (both were inside-the park). He averaged a .220 batting average with the Senators.[5]
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