distinction of being selected in expansion drafts in consecutive seasons. He was selected in the 1960 MLB expansion draft by the Washington Senators from the New York Yankees, and in the 1961 MLB expansion draft by the Colt .45s from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his 16-year major league career, Shantz recorded a .195 batting average (107-for-548) with 60 runs, 20 doubles, 1 home run, 46 RBI and 47 bases on balls. Defensively, he posted a .976 fielding percentage which was 19 points higher than the league average at his position. He is the brother of former Major League catcher Billy Shantz. He is the oldest living former player of the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Philadelphia Phillies organizations. He is also the oldest living player to have won a Most Valuable Player Award. See also List of Major League Baseball annual ERA leaders List of Major League Baseball annual wins leaders Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award References Further reading Mercury staff (May 27, 1952). "Shantz Night' Is Set July 18". The Pottsdown Mercury. p. 16 External links Bobby Shantz at SABR (Baseball BioProject) Bobby Shantz at Astros Daily 1925 births Living people American League All-Stars American League ERA champions American League Most Valuable Player Award winners American League wins champions American people of German descent Baseball players from Pennsylvania Chicago Cubs players Gold Glove Award winners Houston Colt .45s players Kansas City Athletics players Knuckleball pitchers Lincoln A's players Major League Baseball pitchers New York Yankees players People from Pottstown, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Athletics players Philadelphia Phillies players Pittsburgh Pirates players St. Louis Cardinals players Sportspeople from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania