Jim Breazeale
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James Leo Breazeale
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
- Debut September 13, 1969
- Final Game July 19, 1978
- Born October 3, 1949 in Houston, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Breazeale played four seasons in the majors and also hit 124 home runs during eleven years in the minors. Seven of his minor league seasons were spent at Richmond.
He hit 2 home runs on June 20, 1978 against the Seattle Mariners. Both homers were against Paul Mitchell. Breasale started the game batting fifth and playing first base for the White Sox. His home runs were the only 2 runs for the White Sox; they lost the game 4-2.
Breazeale came up originally with the Atlanta Braves in 1969. The most games he played in a single season was 56 in 1972. He frequently backed up Henry Aaron at first base.
After returning to the minor leagues in 1973, Breazeale learned to play catcher and became a slugger for the Richmond Braves of the International League, although he suffered a severe leg injury that hurt his career. He was eventually acquired by the Chicago White Sox in the Rule V Draft in 1977 but saw little action with the Pale Hose.
He managed in the minors in 1979 and 1983.
