Jim Crawford (baseball)

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Jim Crawford
Pitcher
Born: (1950-09-29) September 29, 1950 (age 74) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 6, 1973, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
July 27, 1978, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	15–28
Earned run average	4.40
Strikeouts	276
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Houston Astros (1973, 1975) Detroit Tigers (1976–1978)

James Frederick Crawford (born September 29, 1950) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Crawford pitched in all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball between 1973 and 1978. He appeared in 181 games, all but 14 in relief.

Jim attended Rincon High School in Tucson, Arizona. He was originally drafted right out go high school in the 14th round (324th overall) of the 1969 June Baseball draft by the San Diego Padres but did not sign and chose to pitch at Arizona State University. After his four years there, he was drafted in the 14th round (321st overall) of the 1972 June Baseball draft by the Houston Astros.

Crawford was traded along with Milt May and Dave Roberts from the Astros to the Detroit Tigers for Leon Roberts, Terry Humphrey, Gene Pentz and Mark Lemongello on December 6, 1975.^[1]

• Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)