Jimmy Key

Former Prospect Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1980-1998 (1984-1998)
Proper Name
James Edward Key
Positions
P (524) ... DH (1)
Height / Weight
6-1 / 190
Bats / Throws
Right / Left
Birthdate
April 22,1961   Age:  65.047
High School
S.R. Butler (Huntsville,AL)
Colleges
Clemson University (Clemson,SC)
Drafted/Signed
MLB Debut
Contract Info
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
key-j001
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[1987] Opening day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays   [1988] Opening day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays   [1989] Opening day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays   [1992] World Series Champion with Toronto Blue Jays   [1993] Opening day starter for the New York Yankees   [1994] Opening day starter for the New York Yankees   [1995] Opening day starter for the New York Yankees   [1996] World Series Champion with New York Yankees   [1997] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles   [1999] Inducted into the Clemson Athletics Hall of Fame
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yearrndovlphasedraft teamsignedsign datepossourceregionschoolschool divschool typeclassslot valuebonusscoutsnotes
197910243June-RegChicago White SoxNo P-1BHSALS.R. Butler (Huntsville,AL)HSHShsPremiumPremiumN/A 
1982356June-RegToronto Blue JaysYes1982-06-12PCollegeSCClemsonNCAA 14Year PremiumPremiumTim Wilken 
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