James Carl Dale (born December 7, 1972) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the

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in 1999.

Amateur career

A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dale attended

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and Winthrop University. In 1993, he played

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in the

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for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round of the

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Professional career

Dale was traded by the Cardinals to the

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in 1996, and traded from the Athletics to the

in 1999. He made his major league debut with the Brewers in 1999, appearing in four games in September of that season.

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1972 births Living people Akron Aeros players American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball players from Indianapolis Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Edmonton Trappers players Huntsville Stars players Louisville Bats players Louisville RiverBats players Major League Baseball pitchers Milwaukee Brewers players Modesto A's players New Jersey Cardinals players Peoria Chiefs players Trenton Thunder players Vancouver Canadians players Winthrop Eagles baseball players Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1970s-stub