Position: First Baseman
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg)
Born: April 23, 1900 in Oglesby, IL us
Died: December 11, 1959 in St. Louis, MO
Buried: IOOF Community Cemetery, Sullivan, MO
High School: Nokomis HS (Nokomis, IL)
Debut: August 18, 1922 (Age 22-117d, 5,491st in major league history) vs. PHI 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: September 16, 1937 (Age 37-146d) vs. PHA 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1974. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Jim Bottomley's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1922 season
Full Name: James Leroy Bottomley
Nicknames: Sunny Jim
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Career
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1937 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)