Jim Breazeale

James Leo Breazeale

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.

• Debut September 13, 1969
• Final Game July 19, 1978
• Born October 3, 1949 in Houston, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Breazeale played four seasons in the majors and hit 124 home runs during eleven years in the minors. Seven of his minor league seasons were spent with the Richmond Braves. He also played winter ball in the Venezuelan League, hitting only .163/?/.206 in 49 at-bats for the Tigres de Aragua; the bright spot was two home runs.

Breazeale came up originally with the Atlanta Braves in 1969 as a 19-year-old. The most games he played in a single season was 56 in 1972. He frequently backed up Hank Aaron at first base. After returning to the minor leagues in 1973, Breazeale learned to play catcher and became a slugger for the Richmond Braves of the International League, although he suffered a severe leg injury that hurt his career. He was eventually acquired by the Chicago White Sox in the minor league portion of the 1977 Rule V Draft and saw a little action with the Pale Hose for his final big league time. He hit 2 home runs off Paul Mitchell with them on June 20, 1978 against the Seattle Mariners. Breazeale started the game batting fifth and playing first base. His home runs were the only 2 runs scored by the White Sox; they lost, 4-2.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1979	Appleton Foxes	Midwest League	63-72	5th	Chicago White Sox
1983	Miami Marlins	Florida State League	44-89	10th	San Diego Padres