Jim Barbieri
From BR Bullpen
James Patrick Barbieri
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 7", Weight 155 lb.
- Debut July 5, 1966
- Final Game September 24, 1966
- Born September 15, 1941 in Schenectady, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Barbieri played in the 1954 Little League World Series, on the same team as Bill Connors. The opposing team included Ken Hubbs. Barbieri, who was team captain in 1954, had also played on the 1953 team that finished second.
When he appeared in the 1966 World Series, he became the first person to play in both the Little League World Series and in the major league World Series.
He played baseball for Linton High School, leading his team to three league titles.
He played for Spokane between the years 1963-69. His major league career consisted of playing 39 games in the second half of the season for the 1966 Dodgers, and appearing briefly in the 1966 World Series. At the time he was called up to the Dodgers in 1966, he was leading the PCL in batting average.
He played in Japan in 1970.
After baseball he worked for many years for a beer distributor.
