Jim Kern

Jim Kern
Pitcher
Born: (1949-03-15) March 15, 1949 (age 75)
Gladwin, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 1974, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
May 30, 1986, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record53–57
Earned run average3.32
Strikeouts651
Saves88
Teams
Career highlights and awards

James Lester Kern (born March 15, 1949) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. A three time American League All-Star (19771979), Kern went 13–5 with a 1.57 ERA and 29 saves out of the Texas Rangers' bullpen in 1979 to finish fourth in American League Cy Young Award balloting.