James Loney (baseball player)
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| Los Angeles Dodgers — No. 7 | |
| First baseman | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| April 4, 2006 for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through July 13, 2006) |
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| AVG | .284 |
| OBP | .342 |
| HR | 4 |
James Anthony Loney (born May 7, 1984 in Houston, Texas) is a Major League Baseball first baseman who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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[edit] Prep Career
James had a stellar prep career (varsity 2000-2002) at Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas (suburban Houston). After his senior year in 2002, he was named Player of the Year by Houston 5A Baseball, The Houston Chronicle, the Texas High School Writers Association, and was the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year (Texas). He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st Round (#19 overall). He had signed with Baylor University to play college baseball, but opted to sign a pro contract.
[edit] Major League Career
[edit] 2006 Season
He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Dodgers on April 4, 2006. He received his opportunity when starting Dodgers first baseman Nomar Garciaparra was placed on the disabled list, freeing up a roster spot for Loney.
Loney collected a single in his first Major League at-bat.
On September 28, 2006 in a game against the Colorado Rockies, Loney went 4 for 5 with 9 RBI's which tied a 56-year Dodgers franchise record for RBI's in a single game held by Gil Hodges. Loney accomplished this feat in only his 46th game with the team while still under 100 total at-bats in his major league career.
[edit] External links
- No 15. - MLN FAB50 Baseball 2006 - Minor League News
