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James Michael Barrett
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"Lefty"
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Bat/Throw:
| L/L
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Height:
| 6' 1"
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Weight:
| 185
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Born:
| 1934-8-20 at Sioux City, IA (US)
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James Barrett was a professional player.
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Personal
- Was residing in Hollywood, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Listed are golf, muic and dancing among his hobbies.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles in 1952 and played baseball and basketball.
- Was named to the all-league team for three consecutive season.
- Played semi-pro ball in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Signed to his first contract by Tony Robello of the St. Louis Browns.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).