James Loney is a former professional baseball player who played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on May 7, 1984, in Houston, Texas, and attended Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas. Loney was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2002 MLB draft and made his MLB debut on April 4, 2006.
Loney played for the Dodgers from 2006 to 2012, during which he established himself as a reliable first baseman and a consistent hitter. He had a career batting average of .284 with the Dodgers and hit 71 home runs and 449 RBIs. Loney was also known for his excellent defense at first base, winning a Gold Glove award in 2009.
In 2012, Loney was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he played for the remainder of the season. He then signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as a free agent in 2013 and played for them until 2015. During his time with the Rays, Loney continued to be a solid first baseman and hit .280 with 20 home runs and 147 RBIs.
Loney's last season in the MLB was in 2016, where he split time between the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets. He hit .265 with nine home runs and 34 RBIs in 100 games that season.
Overall, Loney had a successful career in the MLB, playing for 11 seasons and hitting .284 with 108 home runs and 669 RBIs. He was known for his consistent hitting and excellent defense at first base, earning him a Gold Glove award and a reputation as one of the best defensive first basemen in the league.
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