Jim Sundberg
James Howard Sundberg (born May 18, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player, television sports analyst and executive. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1974 to 1989, most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers where he established himself as one of the top defensive catchers of his era. A three-time All-Star player, Sundberg won six consecutive Gold Glove Awards during his tenure with the Rangers. Later in his career, he won a World Series championship as a member of the Kansas City Royals in 1985. He also played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs. Sundberg was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in 2003.
Jim Sundberg | |
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Sundberg in 1974 | |
Catcher | |
Born: Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. | May 18, 1951|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 4, 1974, for the Texas Rangers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 24, 1989, for the Texas Rangers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .248 |
Home runs | 95 |
Runs batted in | 624 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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