Jim York
Encyclopedia
James Harlan York, born August 27, 1947, in Maywood
, California
is a former major league baseball player. In his six year career, he played for the Kansas City Royals
, the Houston Astros
, and the New York Yankees
.
In six years and 174 games, York managed to get 194 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.79. His lifetime record is 16-17, his best season coming with Kansas City in 1971, getting 103 strikeouts, a 2.89 ERA, and a 5-5 record. Also, he got three hits in 40 at bats with a home run, also coming in the 1971 season. In this season, he earned $12,500. He retired in 1978 after a minor league stint with the Chicago White Sox
.
His uniform numbers include 40, 42, and 43. He attended college at UCLA
and played in the 1969 College World Series
for the Bruins with Chris Chambliss
.
Maywood, California
Maywood is a small city in southeast Los Angeles County, California. At , Maywood is the third-smallest incorporated city in Los Angeles County....
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
is a former major league baseball player. In his six year career, he played for the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
, the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, and the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
.
In six years and 174 games, York managed to get 194 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.79. His lifetime record is 16-17, his best season coming with Kansas City in 1971, getting 103 strikeouts, a 2.89 ERA, and a 5-5 record. Also, he got three hits in 40 at bats with a home run, also coming in the 1971 season. In this season, he earned $12,500. He retired in 1978 after a minor league stint with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
.
His uniform numbers include 40, 42, and 43. He attended college at UCLA
Jackie Robinson Stadium (UCLA baseball)
Jackie Robinson Stadium is a college baseball stadium in Los Angeles, California, U.S., the home field of the UCLA Bruins of the Pac 10 Conference. Opened in 1981, it is the smallest stadium in the conference, with a seating capacity of just 1,250...
and played in the 1969 College World Series
1969 College World Series
The 1969 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 13 to June 20. The twenty-third tournament's champion was Arizona State University, coached by Bobby Winkles...
for the Bruins with Chris Chambliss
Chris Chambliss
Carroll Christopher Chambliss is a former Major League Baseball player who played from to for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves...
.