James Charles Bethke (born November 5, 1946) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.
| Jim Bethke | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 5, 1946 Falls City, Nebraska | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 12, 1965, for the New York Mets | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 11, 1965, for the New York Mets | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.28 |
| Strikeouts | 19 |
| Teams | |
He was signed by the New York Mets in 1964. He only played one season in his career, which was 1965 with the Mets. His career statistics are 25 games played (all of which he entered in relief and 12 of which he finished), 19 strikeouts, a 4.28 earned run average, and a 2–0 win–loss record.
He was the youngest player in the major leagues at the time in 1965 at age 18.
External links
edit- Jim Bethke's statistics and bio at Baseball Reference.
- Jim Bethke's statistics and bio at Baseball Almanac.