Jim Small (baseball)
| Jim Small | |
|---|---|
Kansas City Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .270 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 10 |
| Teams | |
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James Arthur Patrick Small (born March 8, 1937) is an American former
left-handed
, stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 180 pounds (82 kg).
Small was signed as a free agent
bonus baby by the Tigers in 1955 after he graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California. As a bonus baby, the Tigers were required to keep Small on their major league roster for both 1955 and 1956.[1]
In the majors, Small appeared in 45 games as an
minor leagues in 1960, the parent Athletics decided to convert Small into a pitcher. After getting shelled in 12 appearances, he was sent back to the outfield.[2]
Small did however make one pitching appearance in 1962, his last year in professional baseball.
Small
runs batted in
.
References
- ^ Treder, Steve (November 1, 2004). "Cash in the Cradle: The Bonus Babies". The Hardball Times. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ "Hershberger Winter Loop Batting King". St. Petersburg Times. December 11, 1960.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference
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