From SABR Encyclopedia
John Charles Shew
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 3"
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Weight:
| 185
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Born:
| 1942-9-10 at Milford, DE (US)
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Died:
| 2003-11-11 at Juno Beach, FL (US)
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John Shew was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Father was superintendent of Delaware State Police.
Pre-professional career
- In high school, he lettered in baseball, football, and cross country.
- Helped pitch University of Delaware to Middle Atlantic Conference University Division championship in 1964.
Achievements
- Pitched a 5-0 shutout against 1964 Sarasota in his first professional start.
Sources
- Washington Senators Sketch Book. 1966.
- "Obituary". Wilmington (DE) News Journal, 2003-12-14.
- "Obituary". Wilmington News Journal, 2003-11-14.