James Steels facts for kids
Quick facts for kids James Steels |
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![]() Steels with the Texas Rangers c. 1988
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Outfielder | |||
Born: Bentonia, Mississippi |
May 30, 1961|||
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debut | |||
April 6, 1987, for the San Diego Padres | |||
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May 19, 1989, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .180 | ||
Home runs | 0 | ||
Runs batted in | 11 | ||
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James Earl Steels was born on May 30, 1961. He is a former professional baseball player. James played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
He played for three different teams during his career. These teams were the San Diego Padres, the Texas Rangers, and the San Francisco Giants.
James Steels' Baseball Journey
James Steels made his debut in Major League Baseball on April 6, 1987. He started his career with the San Diego Padres. He played for the Padres in 1987.
In 1988, James joined the Texas Rangers. He played one season with them. His final Major League Baseball team was the San Francisco Giants in 1989.
Besides playing in Major League Baseball, James also played in the Puerto Rican Winter Baseball League. He was a member of the Criollos de Caguas team. This league is popular in Puerto Rico during the off-season.
Life After Major League Baseball
After his baseball career, James Steels settled down. He currently lives in Santa Maria, California.