Jim Bethke

Summary

James Charles Bethke (born November 5, 1946) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.

Jim Bethke
Pitcher
Born: (1946-11-05) November 5, 1946 (age 77)
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 record2–0
Earned run average4.28
Strikeouts19
Teams

He was drafted 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.