| Jim York | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 27, 1947 Maywood, California |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| September 21, 1970 for the Kansas City Royals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 5, 1976 for the New York Yankees | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-Loss record | 16-17 |
| Earned run average | 3.79 |
| Strikeouts | 194 |
| Teams | |
James Harlan York, born August 27, 1947, in Maywood, California is a former major league baseball player. In his six year career, he played for the Kansas City Royals, the Houston Astros, and the New York Yankees.
In six years and 174 games, York managed to get 194 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.79. His lifetime record is 16-17, his best season coming with Kansas City in 1971, getting 103 strikeouts, a 2.89 ERA, and a 5-5 record. Also, he got three hits in 40 at bats with a home run, also coming in the 1971 season. In this season, he earned $12,500. He retired in 1978 after a minor league stint with the Chicago White Sox.
His uniform numbers include 40, 42, and 43. He attended college at UCLA and played in the 1969 College World Series for the Bruins with Chris Chambliss.[1]