Doug Ames

Douglas Eugene Ames

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 5", Weight 205 lb.
• School North Greenville College, USC Coastal Carolina College
• High School Columbia High School
• Born October 2, 1961 in Columbia, SC USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Doug Ames was taken in the 26th round of the 1985 amateur draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, one pick before Larry Arndt. He spent two seasons in the minors, going 7-5 with a 4.61 ERA in 31 games (11 starts). He also hit .222 in nine at-bats. In '85, he pitched for the Great Falls Dodgers (10 R, 20 H in 12 2/3 IP) and GCL Dodgers (2-3, 3.13). Moving to the Oakland Athletics chain, he was 5-2 with a 4.89 ERA in 20 games (4 starts) for the Madison Muskies.

He later became an agent, notable for representing Jose Canseco (his 1986 teammate with Madison).