Jim Shawler
PositionOutfielder
Birth dateMarch 6, 1878
Birth placeKentucky, U.S.
Death dateFebruary 8, 1925
Death placeLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
BatsLeft
ThrowsUnknown
DebutleagueNegro league baseball
Debutyear1908
DebutteamIndianapolis ABCs
Finalyear1913
FinalteamIndianapolis ABCs
Teams

James Shawler (March 6, 1878 - February 8, 1925) was an American baseball outfielder in the pre-Negro leagues. He played from 1908 to 1913 with various teams. He played mostly with the Indianapolis ABCs. He captained the Chicago Union Giants in 1909, when they won 46 out of 56 games played.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Chicago Union Giants Close Successful Trip" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, September 25, 1909, Page 7, Columns 3 and 4
  2. ^ "Keystones Get A.B.C.'s Scalp" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, Saturday, September 4, 1910, Page 4 Columns 5 and 6