After a short stint in the minors, where he played as a left fielder and shortstop, the Giants called Stafford up to the big leagues at the end of the 1916 season. Stafford sat on the bench for the Giants until October 5 – the last day of the season.
After a brief period in the lower leagues, where he played as a left fielder and shortstop, the Giants summoned Stafford to the major leagues at the end of the 1916 season. Stafford occupied a reserve position with the Giants until October 5 – the final day of the season.