Jim Savage (baseball)

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Jim Savage
Pitcher
Born: Baltimore, Maryland
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1925, for the Bacharach Giants
Last appearance
1925, for the Wilmington Potomacs
Teams

James Savage was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Bacharach Giants, Baltimore Black Sox and Wilmington Potomacs of the Eastern Colored League in 1925.[1]

Career[edit]

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Savage played semi-pro baseball for several years before being recommended to the Bacharach Giants by Julio Rojo in late April 1925.[2] A few weeks later, he was placed on waivers and claimed by the Baltimore Black Sox.[3] By late May, he was acquired by the Wilmington Potomacs and appeared in at least one game against the Black Sox on May 27.[4] He remained with the club until at least June.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
  2. ^ "Bacharach Giants Obtain Pitcher, Release Fielder". Evening News. April 29, 1925. p. 17. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Bacharach Giants Sign Harry Gillespie, Star Right-Handed Pitcher". Evening News. May 8, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Baltimore Sox Trip Potomacs". The Morning News. May 28, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Potomacs Split Twin Bill With Bloomfield". The Morning News. June 1, 1925. p. 8. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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