Jim Willis (1950s pitcher)
| Jim Willis | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 20, 1927 Doyline, Louisiana | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 22, 1953, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 5, 1954, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–2 |
| Earned run average | 3.39 |
| Strikeouts | 20 |
| Teams | |
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James Gladden Willis (born March 20, 1927) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played during 1953 and 1954 for the Chicago Cubs. Listed at 6' 3", 175 lb., Willis batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Doyline, Louisiana and attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Over two seasons, Willis posted a 2–2 record with a 3.39 ERA in 27 appearances, including four starts and two complete games, giving up 25 runs on 59 hits and 35 walks while striking out 20.
External links
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