James Michael Sadowski (born August 7, 1951) is a former

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who played briefly for the

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in their 1974 season. Listed at 6' 3", 195 lb, Sadowski batted and threw right-handed. Coming out of a baseball family, he is the nephew of former big leaguers

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, Ed and

Ted Sadowski Theodore Sadowski (April 1, 1936 – July 18, 1993) was an American professional baseball baseball player, player and a relief pitcher, middle-relief pitcher in the Major League Baseball, Major Leagues for the Minnesota Twins, Washington Senators ...

Biography

In one-season career, Sadowski posted a 0-1 record and a 6.00

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in four

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appearances. Sadowski also pitched for the Pirates,

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and

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systems in parts of 10 seasons spanning 1969–1979. He went 58-72 with a 3.92 ERA in 248 games (131 starts), walking 617 hitters while striking out 768 in 1,057 innings of work. In addition, Sadowski played winter baseball with the

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and

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clubs of the

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during the 1974–1977 seasons.

External links

The Baseball GaugePura Pelota : VPBL pitching statisticsHefren-Tillotson Pittsburgh Branch
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