From SABR Encyclopedia
James Alva Dawson
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"Big Jim, Bud"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 4"
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Weight:
| 190
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Born:
| 1932-2-5 at Los Angeles, CA (US)
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James Dawson was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Self-identified nationality as Irish.
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Was a salesman during the offseason as of 1952.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Pasadena High School, where he played baseball, basketball, and football.
Achievements
- Struck out 177 batters in 199 innings in the 1952 California League.
- Had the lowest earned run average in the 1951 Far West League with 3.41.
- Struck out 108 in 103 innings in the 1951 Far West League.
Sources
- 1952 California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition).
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).