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Jim Willis (1950s pitcher)

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Jim Willis
Pitcher
Born: (1927-03-20) March 20, 1927 (age 97)
Doyline, Louisiana
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 1953, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
June 5, 1954, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average3.39
Innings pitched66⅓
Teams

James Gladden Willis (born March 20, 1927) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played during 1953 and 1954 for the Chicago Cubs. Listed at 6' 3", 175 lb., Willis batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Doyline, Louisiana and attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Over two seasons, Willis posted a 2–2 record with a 3.39 ERA in 27 appearances, including four starts and two complete games, giving up 25 runs on 59 hits and 35 walks while striking out 20.