Jim Bouton, New York Yankees Pitcher, 1965 Baseball Photo
The Page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication highlights Jim Bouton, a pitcher for the New York Yankees. Born on March 8, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, Bouton is noted for his right-handed pitching and batting. His 1964 season record included 18 wins and 13 losses with an ERA of 3.02. His lifetime achievements up to that point showed a career record of 46 wins and 27 losses, with a cumulative ERA of 3.03. Bouton played a significant role in the Yankees' pitching rotation during the early 1960s, a period marked by the team's competitive prominence in Major League Baseball. His performance in 1964 contributed to the Yankees' strong showing, reflecting the team's ongoing legacy of success.