James Lofton (full name: James O'Neal Lofton; no nicknames) played shortstop in 2001 for the Boston Red Sox. He played for the Red Sox in 2001. Over 1 Season seasons, he played 8 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 1 runs, and stole 2 bases. Born on March 6, 1974 in Los Angeles, CA, Lofton stands 5' 10" and weighs 170 lb. He attended Fremont (Los Angeles, CA) high school and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th round of the 1993 amateur draft. His debut was on September 19, 2001 and he played his final game on October 5, 2001. Common misspellings of his name include James James jim jimmie jimmy O'Neal loften Lofton.