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Jim Willis (1950s pitcher)

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Jim Willis
Pitcher
Born: (1927-03-20) March 20, 1927 (age 97)
Doyline, Louisiana
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 1953, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
June 5, 1954, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average3.39
Strikeouts20
Teams

James Gladden Willis (born March 20, 1927) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played during 1953 and 1954 for the Chicago Cubs. Listed at 6' 3", 175 lb., Willis batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Doyline, Louisiana and attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Over two seasons, Willis posted a 2–2 record with a 3.39 ERA in 27 appearances, including four starts and two complete games, giving up 25 runs on 59 hits and 35 walks while striking out 20.

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