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Jim Gentile, often referred to by his nickname "Diamond Jim," was a professional baseball player known for his powerful hitting and solid defensive skills at first base. Born on June 3, 1934, in San Francisco, California, Gentile's journey in Major League Baseball (MLB) began when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Although he spent several years in the
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jim Gentile ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
51%
Power
99%
Bunting
9%
Drag
11%
Vision
38%
Discipline
94%
Clutch
78%
Durability
35%
Speed
12%
Arm Str
67%
Arm Acc
69%
Reaction
12%
Fielding
29%
Stealing
13%
Baserunning
12%
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