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Jim Breazeale Notable

b. October 3, 1949 · Atlanta Braves 1969, 1971–1972, Chicago White Sox 1978

Jim Breazeale divided 10 seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Atlanta Braves from 1969, then the Chicago White Sox through 1978.

Across 89 games he batted .223, with 40 hits and 20 runs. He finished with 9 home runs and 5 doubles.

He played 40 games at first base, with 279 putouts and 2 errors. He turned 24 double plays.

He was born in Houston, TX, USA on October 3, 1949, and died on March 13, 2025. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1969 ATL 2110 000 0200 .000
1971 ATL 102114 001 3030 .190
1972 ATL 52851021 205 176120 .247
1978 CHW 2572815 303 138100 .208
Career 891792040 509 3316250 .223

On this day & linked events

1949

Born October 3, 1949

Houston, TX, USA

2025

Died March 13, 2025

1969

Major-league debut: Jim Breazeale

Jim Breazeale made a major-league debut on September 13, 1969.

1978

Final major-league game: Jim Breazeale

Jim Breazeale played a final major-league game on July 19, 1978.