James Davis

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James Davis
James Clayton Davis Jr.
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 200
Born: 1934-3-31 at Braggs, AL (US)
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James Davis was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Braggs, Alabama in 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of English ancestry.
  • Shows his hobby is bird hunting.
  • Pitching a one-hitter against Bristol, Appalachian League, 1952 was his biggest thrill.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Hayneville High School in 1952.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.

Outside of baseball

  • Does cattle and wood hauling during the off-season.

Contract signing

  • Signed to his first contract by Mercer Harris of the Saint Louis Cardinals.

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).


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