James Savage was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Bacharach Giants, Baltimore Black Sox and Wilmington Potomacs of the Eastern Colored League in 1925.[1]

Jim Savage
Pitcher
Born: Baltimore, Maryland
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1925, for the Bacharach Giants
Last appearance
1925, for the Wilmington Potomacs
Teams

Career

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Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Savage played semi-pro baseball for several years before being recommended to the Bacharach Giants by Julio Rojo in late April 1925.[2] A few weeks later, he was placed on waivers and claimed by the Baltimore Black Sox.[3] By late May, he was acquired by the Wilmington Potomacs and appeared in at least one game against the Black Sox on May 27.[4] He remained with the club until at least June.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
  2. ^ "Bacharach Giants Obtain Pitcher, Release Fielder". Evening News. April 29, 1925. p. 17. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Bacharach Giants Sign Harry Gillespie, Star Right-Handed Pitcher". Evening News. May 8, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Baltimore Sox Trip Potomacs". The Morning News. May 28, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Potomacs Split Twin Bill With Bloomfield". The Morning News. June 1, 1925. p. 8. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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