Jim Gentile
Position:
First Baseman
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-3, 210lb (190cm, 95kg)
Born:
June 3, 1934
in San Francisco, CA
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High School: Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (San Francisco, CA)
Debut:
September 10, 1957
(Age 23-099d,
11,475th in major league history)
vs. CHC 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 30, 1966
(Age 32-119d)
vs. CAL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1960 season
Full Name: James Edward Gentile
Nicknames:
Diamond Jim
Pronunciation: \jen-TEEL\
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1958 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)