James Atkins | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: March 10, 1921 Birmingham, Alabama |
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Died: February 28, 2009 Hanceville, Alabama |
(aged 87)|
Batted: Left | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
September 29, 1950 for the Boston Red Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 10, 1952 for the Boston Red Sox | |
Career statistics | |
Win-loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 3.60 |
Strikeouts | 2 |
Teams | |
James Curtis Atkins (March 10, 1921 – February 28, 2009) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1950 and 1952 seasons. Listed at 6' 3", 205 lb., Atkins batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama.
In a two-season career, Atkins posted a 0-1 record with a 3.60 ERA, two strikeouts, and 15 innings of work in four appearances (one as a starter).
Atkins died in Hanceville, Alabama, at the age of 87.