sentences:  On September 22, 1915, Shorten made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox.He appeared in six games with the 1915 Red Sox, compiling a .214 batting average in 14 at bats.In 1916, Shorten appeared in 53 games for the Red Sox, 13 as a starter in center field, eight as a starter in right field, and one start in left field.