James Lofton (baseball)
James O'Neal Lofton is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 2001 season. Listed at 5' 9", 170 lb., he was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.
In an eight-game career, Lofton was a.192 hitter with one run, a double, one RBI, and two stolen bases. In seven fielding appearances, he committed two errors in 25 chances for a.920 fielding percentage.
Lofton also played in the Boston, Baltimore and Cincinnati minor league systems, as well as in several independent leagues. He was named an All-Star in the Pioneer and Western leagues. In 14 minor league seasons, he was a.272 hitter with 55 home runs and 504 RBI in 1173 games.
Lofton is believed to be related to former MLB outfielder Kenny Lofton. James has stated, "Yeah I think he's like my second or third cousin, something like that. Too bad I only got his second or third talent."
