Jim Gentile
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Jim Gentile was a professional baseball player who had a successful career in the major leagues. He was a first baseman and outfielder who played for the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Athletics, and Houston Astros. Gentile was known for his powerful hitting, and he was a three-time All-Star. He was also a two-time home run champion, leading the

Jim Gentile was a professional baseball player who had a successful career in the major leagues. He was a first baseman and outfielder who played for the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Athletics, and Houston Astros. Gentile was known for his powerful hitting, and he was a three-time All-Star. He was also a two-time home run champion, leading the

Career Batting Stats

AL 1957-1966

AVG

.260

Hits

759

OBP

.368

OPS

.854

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

C+

Power

A

Speed

D

Durability

C-

Range

D

Fielding

C-

Career Timeline

1957-1958

Brooklyn Dodgers (NL)

Player

1960-1963

Baltimore Orioles (AL)

Player

1964-1965

Kansas City Athletics (AL)

Player

1965-1966

Houston Astros (NL)

Player

1966

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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