Jim Beattie

Baseball player and manager

Jim Beattie - Baseball player and manager
Born

July 4th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A former professional baseball player, coach, and manager, played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. His playing career spanned from 1978 to 1982, with teams such as the New York Yankees and the Montreal Expos. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching and management roles in the minor leagues and MLB. Worked with various organizations, including serving as the general manager for the Seattle Mariners in the early 2000s.

Played for the New York Yankees

Served as general manager for the Seattle Mariners

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