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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1951)}} |
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{{Infobox MLB player |
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{{Infobox baseball biography |
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|name=Jimmy Freeman |
|name=Jimmy Freeman |
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|position=[[Pitcher]] |
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|throws=Left |
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1951|6|29|mf=y}} |
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1951|6|29|mf=y}} |
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|birth_place=[[Carlsbad, New Mexico]] |
|birth_place=[[Carlsbad, New Mexico]], U.S. |
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|debutleague = MLB |
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|debutdate=September 1 |
|debutdate=September 1 |
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|debutyear=1972 |
|debutyear=1972 |
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|debutteam=Atlanta Braves |
|debutteam=Atlanta Braves |
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|finalleague = MLB |
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|finaldate=July 31 |
|finaldate=July 31 |
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|finalyear=1973 |
|finalyear=1973 |
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|finalteam=Atlanta Braves |
|finalteam=Atlanta Braves |
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|statleague = MLB |
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|stat1label=[[Win–loss record (pitching)| |
|stat1label=[[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]] |
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|stat1value=2–4 |
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|stat2label=[[Earned run average]] |
|stat2label=[[Earned run average]] |
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|stat2value=6.87 |
|stat2value=6.87 |
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|stat3label=[[Strikeouts]] |
|stat3label=[[Strikeouts]] |
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|stat3value=38 |
|stat3value=38 |
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*[[Atlanta Braves]] ({{By|1972}} |
*[[Atlanta Braves]] ({{By|1972}}–{{by|1973}}) |
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'''Jimmy Lee Freeman''' (born June 29, 1951) is a former [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] who made two brief appearances with the [[Atlanta Braves]] in the early 1970s. He batted and threw [[left handed]]. |
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'''Jimmy Lee Freeman''' (born June 29, 1951) is an American former [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] who made two brief appearances with the [[Atlanta Braves]] in the early 1970s. He batted and threw [[left-handed]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jimmy Freeman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/freemji01.shtml |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Freeman was born in [[Carlsbad, New Mexico]], and was drafted by the Braves in the sixth round of the [[1969 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of [[Nathan Hale High School (Oklahoma)|Nathan Hale High School]] in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jimmy Freeman Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jimmy-freeman-114404 |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> After compiling a 26–26 record and 4.25 [[earned run average]] in four seasons in the Braves' farm system, he received a call up to the Braves in September 1972. Though he gave up five [[earned run]]s, he pitched a [[complete game]] and won his major league debut against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL197209012.shtml|title=Atlanta Braves 11, Philadelphia Phillies 5|date=September 1, 1972|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> |
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He was far more impressive in his second start against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], in which he gave up five [[hit (baseball)|hits]] in eight plus innings, and left the game with a 4–1 lead and runners on first and second. [[Ron Schueler]] earned the [[save (baseball)|save]] to give Freeman the win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN197209070.shtml|title=Atlanta Braves 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2|date=September 7, 1972|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> As it turned out, this would be his last career win as he would go 0–2 with two no decisions in his final four starts of the season. |
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Freeman came up in June 1973 as a [[starting pitcher]], however after pitching poorly in both of his first two starts, he was moved into the [[bullpen]]. He earned his only career save against the [[New York Mets]] on July 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL197307160.shtml|title=Atlanta Braves 8, New York Mets 6|date=July 16, 1973|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> After one final start on July 31, in which he gave up five earned runs in 3.1 innings of work, he was returned to the [[Richmond Braves]]. |
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Freeman appeared in just nine games at Richmond in 1974. At the start of the 1975 season, he was dealt to the to the Baltimore Orioles for [[Earl Williams (1970s catcher)|Earl Williams]] and cash. On June 15, 1976, he was part of a blockbuster trade in which he, [[Doyle Alexander]], [[Elrod Hendricks]], [[Ken Holtzman]] and [[Grant Jackson (baseball)|Grant Jackson]] went to the [[New York Yankees]] for [[Rick Dempsey]], [[Tippy Martinez]], [[Rudy May]], [[Scott McGregor (baseball)|Scott McGregor]] and [[Dave Pagan]]. |
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Freeman appeared in just nine games at Richmond in 1974. At the start of the 1975 season, he was dealt to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] for [[Earl Williams (1970s catcher)|Earl Williams]] and cash. He was dealt along with [[Ken Holtzman]], [[Doyle Alexander]], [[Elrod Hendricks]] and [[Grant Jackson (baseball)|Grant Jackson]] from the Orioles to the [[New York Yankees]] for [[Rick Dempsey]], [[Scott McGregor (left-handed pitcher)|Scott McGregor]], [[Tippy Martinez]], [[Rudy May]] and [[Dave Pagan]] at the [[trade deadline]] on June 15, 1976. Yankees general manager [[Gabe Paul]] said of Freeman, "He was the [[parsley]] on the [[potato]]es."<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/15/sports/murray-chass-baseball-players-swap-memories-yankees-orioles-10-player-trade.html?pagewanted=all&mcubz=2 Chass, Murray. "Players Swap Memories of Yankees-Orioles 10-Player Trade", ''The New York Times'', Sunday, June 15, 1986.] Retrieved December 24, 2022.</ref> |
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| NAME =Freeman, Jimmy |
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| DATE OF BIRTH =June 29, 1951 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH =Carlsbad, New Mexico |
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Latest revision as of 22:38, 5 July 2024
| Jimmy Freeman | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 29, 1951 Carlsbad, New Mexico, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 1, 1972, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 31, 1973, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–4 |
| Earned run average | 6.87 |
| Strikeouts | 38 |
| Teams | |
Jimmy Lee Freeman (born June 29, 1951) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who made two brief appearances with the Atlanta Braves in the early 1970s. He batted and threw left-handed.[1]
Freeman was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and was drafted by the Braves in the sixth round of the 1969 Major League Baseball Draft out of Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1][2] After compiling a 26–26 record and 4.25 earned run average in four seasons in the Braves' farm system, he received a call up to the Braves in September 1972. Though he gave up five earned runs, he pitched a complete game and won his major league debut against the Philadelphia Phillies.[3]
He was far more impressive in his second start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in which he gave up five hits in eight plus innings, and left the game with a 4–1 lead and runners on first and second. Ron Schueler earned the save to give Freeman the win.[4] As it turned out, this would be his last career win as he would go 0–2 with two no decisions in his final four starts of the season.
Freeman came up in June 1973 as a starting pitcher, however after pitching poorly in both of his first two starts, he was moved into the bullpen. He earned his only career save against the New York Mets on July 16.[5] After one final start on July 31, in which he gave up five earned runs in 3.1 innings of work, he was returned to the Richmond Braves.
Freeman appeared in just nine games at Richmond in 1974. At the start of the 1975 season, he was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles for Earl Williams and cash. He was dealt along with Ken Holtzman, Doyle Alexander, Elrod Hendricks and Grant Jackson from the Orioles to the New York Yankees for Rick Dempsey, Scott McGregor, Tippy Martinez, Rudy May and Dave Pagan at the trade deadline on June 15, 1976. Yankees general manager Gabe Paul said of Freeman, "He was the parsley on the potatoes."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jimmy Freeman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Jimmy Freeman Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves 11, Philadelphia Phillies 5". Baseball-Reference.com. September 1, 1972.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2". Baseball-Reference.com. September 7, 1972.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves 8, New York Mets 6". Baseball-Reference.com. July 16, 1973.
- ^ Chass, Murray. "Players Swap Memories of Yankees-Orioles 10-Player Trade", The New York Times, Sunday, June 15, 1986. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
Categories:
- 1951 births
- Living people
- Atlanta Braves players
- Baseball players from New Mexico
- Greenwood Braves players
- Magic Valley Cowboys players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- People from Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Richmond Braves players
- Rochester Red Wings players
- Savannah Braves players
- Tulsa Oilers (baseball) players
- Nathan Hale High School alumni