From SABR Encyclopedia
| James Robert Browning
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 0"
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| Weight:
| 170
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| Born:
| 1952-2-10 at Springfield, VT (US)
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Jim Browning was a professional player.
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Profile
Pre-professional career
- Played baseball and football in high school.
- In his senior year, he went undefeated, pitching his team to a state championship.
- Twice named as team's MVP and All-Alabama.
- Played Little League, Pony League, Colt League, and American Legion ball.
- Was St. Louis' first selection in the regular phase of the June 1970 free agent draft.
Transactions
- Was on the disabled list most of the 1970 season after breaking his collar bone on July 25 when he was hit by a thrown ball.
- Came to Philadelphia as partial payment for Curt Flood's failure to report.
- Suffered a broken wrist when hit by a pitch on April 26, 1971, and was on disabled list for two months.
Sources
- Philadelphia Phillies Organization Sketch Book. 1974.
