Jim Nettles | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: San Diego, California |
March 2, 1947 |
Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
MLB debut | |
September 7, 1970 for the Minnesota Twins | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 13, 1981 for the Oakland Athletics | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .220 |
Home runs | 16 |
Runs batted in | 57 |
Teams | |
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James William Nettles (born March 2, 1947, in San Diego, California) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, between 1970 and 1981, for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics. In 1975, he played for the Nankai Hawks in Japan, and in 1976 he played in the Mexican League. Following his playing career, Nettles managed in the minor leagues from 1983 until 1996.
Jim is the brother of former major league third baseman Graig Nettles. His daughter, Shara, is married to Mike Sweeney of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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