Jim Deshaies
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James Joseph Deshaies
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 4", Weight 220 lb.
- School LeMoyne College
- High School Massena Central High School
- Debut August 7, 1984
- Final Game July 30, 1995
- Born June 23, 1960 in Massena, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Deshaies came up in the New York Yankees chain, appearing in two games for them in 1984. The next year, he was traded to the Houston Astros along with two players to be named later for Joe Niekro. He pitched in two games for Houston in 1985.
Deshaies had his true rookie year in 1986, posting a fine 12-5 record and 3.25 ERA for the NL West champions. On September 23, 1986 Jim Deshaies struck out the first 8 men he faced, the first time this had been done in over 100 years. New York's Hall of Famer Mickey Welch struck out 9 in a row on August 28, 1884.
The lefty was scheduled to start Game 5 of the NLCS against the New York Mets, but when the game was rained out, he stepped aside for Nolan Ryan. Manager Hal Lanier could have used Deshaies in relief as the incredibly suspenseful Game 6 stretched into 16 innings, but he did not choose to do so.
Since 1997, Deshaies has been a Houston Astros broadcaster.
When he became eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2001, he campaigned on the internet to get just one vote. His wish was granted when a Houston sportswriter voted for him.
[edit] Record
Deshaies holds the all-time record for the most career at-bats (373) by a player with no extra-base hits. The previous record was 371 by Virgil Barnes.
