Today's Birthday: Jim Mains

Credit: Baseball Reference

Former Eastern League prospect Jim Mains was born on this date in 1922. He played in the Eastern League during three seasons with the Utica Braves (1943) and Elmira Pioneers (1944, '47).

Mains pitched in one game for the 1943 Philadelphia Athletics (8 IP, 0-1, 5.63 ERA).

Prior to his professional career, he attended Harvard University from 1941 to 1943. Mains' father, Willard Mains played major league baseball during the 1800's.

Source: Baseball Reference

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