James Reynold Lonborg

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 5", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: April 16, 1942 in Santa Maria, CA
School: Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)
Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 1963. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 23, 1965 (Age 23)   vs. BAL 6.0 IP, 2 H, 4 SO, 5 BB, 3 ER, L
Teams (by GP): RedSox/Phillies/Brewers 1965-1979

Final Game: June 10, 1979 (Age 37)   vs. ATL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Brother-In-Law of Mel Queen
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