Jimmy Hurst facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jimmy Hurst |
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| Right fielder | |||
| Born: March 1, 1972 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Died: July 6, 2024 (aged 52) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 10, 1997, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| NPB: March 28, 2003, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: September 28, 1997, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| NPB: June 26, 2003, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .263 | ||
| Runs | 1 | ||
| Hits | 3 | ||
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Jimmy O'Neal Hurst (born March 1, 1972 – died July 6, 2024) was an American baseball player. He was a right fielder, which is a position in baseball. Jimmy played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. He also played baseball in Japan for a team called the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
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Jimmy Hurst's Baseball Journey
Jimmy Hurst started his baseball journey when the Chicago White Sox picked him in the 1990 draft. This meant they wanted him to play for their team. He began playing professionally in 1991 with a rookie team. His last professional season was in 2008 with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.
Playing in the Atlantic League
A big moment in his career was in 2002. While playing for the Newark Bears, Jimmy was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Atlantic League. He had a great season, hitting for a high average of .341. He also hit 35 home runs and helped his team score 100 runs.
Time in Major League Baseball
Jimmy Hurst played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1997. He was a right fielder for the team. He also played baseball in Japan for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2003.
Jimmy Hurst passed away on July 6, 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Jimmy Hurst para niños
