James Close Stats & Scouting Report

AB	384
AVG	.232
OBP	.305
SLG	.357
HR	8

Full name James R. Close III
Born 10/18/1977 in
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 163 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Nevada-Las Vegas
Drafted in the 22nd round (656th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 1999.

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