James Savage was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Bacharach Giants, Baltimore Black Sox and Wilmington Potomacs of the Eastern Colored League in 1925.[1]
| Jim Savage | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: Baltimore, Maryland | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1925, for the Bacharach Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1925, for the Wilmington Potomacs | |
| Teams | |
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Career
editBorn in Baltimore, Maryland, Savage played semi-pro baseball for several years before being recommended to the Bacharach Giants by Julio Rojo in late April 1925.[2] A few weeks later, he was placed on waivers and claimed by the Baltimore Black Sox.[3] By late May, he was acquired by the Wilmington Potomacs and appeared in at least one game against the Black Sox on May 27.[4] He remained with the club until at least June.[5]
References
edit- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ^ "Bacharach Giants Obtain Pitcher, Release Fielder". Evening News. April 29, 1925. p. 17. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bacharach Giants Sign Harry Gillespie, Star Right-Handed Pitcher". Evening News. May 8, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Baltimore Sox Trip Potomacs". The Morning News. May 28, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Potomacs Split Twin Bill With Bloomfield". The Morning News. June 1, 1925. p. 8. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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