Jim Bivin
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James Nathaniel Bivin
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 155 lb.
- Debut April 16, 1935
- Final Game September 29, 1935
- Born December 11, 1909 in Jackson, MS USA
- Died November 7, 1982 in Pueblo, CO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Jim Bivin of the Philadelphia Phillies was the last pitcher to face Babe Ruth in a big league game when he started against the Boston Braves in the first game of the May 30, 1935 double-header.
Despite pitching in the majors in only one season, Bivin played in the minor leagues from 1932 to 1949. He pitched at the class A level or higher from 1932 to 1940, then at the B and C level from 1940 to 1949. He also spent 6 years managing in the Brooklyn Dodgers system.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Greenwood Dodgers | Cotton States League | 92-38 | 1st | Brooklyn Dodgers | League Champs |
| 1948 | Greenwood Dodgers | Cotton States League | 92-44 | 1st | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost League Finals |
| 1949 | Greenwood Dodgers | Cotton States League | 84-56 | 1st | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost in 1st round |
| 1950 | Danville Dodgers | Three-I League | 74-52 | 2nd | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost League Finals |
| 1951 | Pueblo Dodgers | Western League | 74-80 | 6th | Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| 1952 | Lancaster (PA) Red Roses | Interstate League | 75-65 | 4th | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost League Finals |
