Jim Lehew

James Anthony Lehew (August 19, 1937 – December 23, 2016) was an American professional baseball player. The right-handed relief pitcher appeared in eight games for the Baltimore Orioles during the 1961 and 1962 seasons. He was listed at 6 feet (1.83 m) tall and 185 pounds (84 kg).

Jim Lehew
Pitcher
Born: (1937-08-19)August 19, 1937
Baltimore, Maryland
Died: December 23, 2016(2016-12-23) (aged 79)
Grantsville, Maryland
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 13, 1961, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
May 6, 1962, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Pitching record0–0
Earned run average1.54
Strikeouts
Walks		2
3
Innings pitched11​2⁄3
Teams

Known for his submarine style delivery, Lehew was signed as an amateur free agent by the Orioles prior to the 1958 season. During his minor league career, Lehew slipped a disc in his back which nearly cost him his career.[1]

Lehew's big-league trials occurred during the final month of the 1961 season and the early weeks of 1962, when teams were permitted to expand their rosters. In his eight appearances, he allowed 11 hits and three bases on balls in 11​2⁄3 innings pitched, but only two earned runs. He struck out two.

Lehew's career continued through 1964, with all seven of his pro seasons spent in the Baltimore organization.

Lehew died December 23, 2016, in Grantsville, Maryland at the age of 79.[2]

References
  1. Henneman, Jim (1962), "The Rookie who Deals from Under the Table", Baseball Digest, 21 (3): 73–74
  2. "Ex-Patterson Park, Orioles pitcher Jim Lehew dies at 79". baltimoresun.com. December 28, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.


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