Jim Owens | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Gifford, Pennsylvania, U.S. | January 16, 1934|
Died: September 8, 2020 Houston, Texas, U.S. | (aged 86)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 19, 1955, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 20, 1967, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 42–68 |
Earned run average | 4.31 |
Strikeouts | 516 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
James Philip Owens (January 16, 1934 – September 8, 2020),[1] nicknamed "Bear", was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher and pitching coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1955 and 1967 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds and Houston Colt .45s / Astros. He appeared in 286 big league games. During his playing days, Owens stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall, weighing 190 pounds (86 kg).