Jim Gott
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James William Gott is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1995.
Fourth round pick, June draft, of St. Louis Cardinals in 1977.
1st pick in "Rule 5" draft by Toronto Blue-Jays, Dec. 1981.
Gott's 1st MLB win vs. HOF Jim Palmer{(Baltimore Orioles)], May 1982.
On May 12, 1985, he hit two home runs against the St. Louis Cardinals
.
1988, Gott broke Kent Tekulve"s Pirate single season save record with 34 saves.
Gott was a setup pitcher and closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1990–1994
Gott taught Dennis Quaid
to pitch during the filming of The Rookie
.
Gott was once quoted saying "My earned run average is so high it looks like an AM radio station."
He auditioned for ESPN's Baseball Tonight.
Gott currently resides in San Marino, California
. He has six children, two of whom have autism
and are from different mothers. He is currently the pitching coach for the Tempe Angels
.
Jim recently signed with the Los Angeles Angels Minor
League System as their coach for Rookie Pitchers.
Fourth round pick, June draft, of St. Louis Cardinals in 1977.
1st pick in "Rule 5" draft by Toronto Blue-Jays, Dec. 1981.
Gott's 1st MLB win vs. HOF Jim Palmer{(Baltimore Orioles)], May 1982.
On May 12, 1985, he hit two home runs against the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
.
1988, Gott broke Kent Tekulve"s Pirate single season save record with 34 saves.
Gott was a setup pitcher and closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1990–1994
Gott taught Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
Dennis William Quaid is an American actor known for his comedic and dramatic roles. First gaining widespread attention in the 1980s, his career rebounded in the 1990s after he overcame an addiction to drugs and an eating disorder...
to pitch during the filming of The Rookie
The Rookie (2002 film)
The Rookie is a 2002 drama sports film directed by John Lee Hancock. It is based on the true story of Jim Morris, who had a brief, but famous Major League Baseball career in 1999. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, and Brian Cox....
.
Gott was once quoted saying "My earned run average is so high it looks like an AM radio station."
He auditioned for ESPN's Baseball Tonight.
Gott currently resides in San Marino, California
San Marino, California
San Marino is a small, affluent city in Los Angeles County, California. Incorporated in 1913, the City founders designed the community to be uniquely residential, with expansive properties surrounded by beautiful gardens, wide streets, and well maintained parkways...
. He has six children, two of whom have autism
Autism
Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their...
and are from different mothers. He is currently the pitching coach for the Tempe Angels
Tempe Angels
The Arizona League Angels are a minor league baseball team located in the city of Tempe, Arizona, USA. They are a Class R team in the Arizona League and have been a farm team of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim since the early 1990s. Starting in 2006, the Tempe Angels play night home games at...
.
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Jim recently signed with the Los Angeles Angels Minor
League System as their coach for Rookie Pitchers.