Jim Steels
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James Earl Steels
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 185 lb.
- High School Santa Maria High School
- Debut April 6, 1987
- Final Game May 19, 1989
- Born May 30, 1961 in Jackson, MS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Steels appeared in 111 games in the majors, and was in the minor leagues and in Mexico for a long time.
In 1991, Steels became the first 30-30 man in Mexican League history. Playing for the Mexico City Red Devils, he hit .374 (4th in the league), scored a league-best 131 runs in 120 games, homered 35 times (3rd in the league, 2 behind the top spot), slugged .665, drove in 121 (second to teammate Larry See) and stole 30 bases in 33 tries. He would have a 20-20 season the next year (.315, 37 2B, 22 HR, 31 SB) and did well in 1993, hitting .334 with 29 home runs, 100 RBI and 18 steals. He faded a bit in 1994, to .291 with 3 HR and 1 SB in 68 games in his last season in the Mexican League. Overall he hit .336 in 5 years in Mexico (he had played briefly in 1990) and slugged .561.
He played in the minors from 1980-90, with parts of six seasons in the PCL, parts of four in the Texas League, parts of three in the American Association and one in the California League.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1984 MVP Texas League Beaumont Golden Gators
