James Edwin Tracy

Positions: Outfielder and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: December 31, 1955 in Hamilton, OH
High School: Badin HS (Hamilton, OH)
School: Marietta College (Marietta, OH)
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 4th round of the 1977 amateur draft (January). (All Transactions)
Debut: May 28, 1980 (Age 24)   vs. MON 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Cubs 1980-1981
Agents: Randy Hendricks,Alan Hendricks [*]
Final Game: September 30, 1981 (Age 25)   vs. NYM 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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