"Listed on the Amarillo (Texas League) roster during spring training, Jim Bouton (pronounced Bow'-ton) made such a strong impression on manager Ralph Houk that the Yankees retained him when the season opened. A native of New Jersey, Jim lived in Chicago, where he was a high school pitching star. The Yankees signed him out of Western Michigan University, which he still attends in the off-season.
Jim has unusual poise and a surprising variety of pitches for a youngster of fewer than three years of pro experience. You'll be seeing more of this young man."
-The New York Yankees Official 1962 Yearbook
James Alan Bouton (P) #56
Born March 8, 1939, in Newark, N.J., resides in Ridgewood, N.J. Height: 6-0, weight: 180. Bats right, throws right.
-The New York Yankees Official 1962 Yearbook
Signed off the campus of Western Michigan University, which he still attends during the off-season.
Second in the Texas League in strikeouts (151), 1961.
-1962 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"This is Jim Bouton's fourth year in pro ball. At the age of 23, this Ridgewood, New Jersey, right-hander has made the jump from AA ball to the defending World Champions. He has been a 'find' for manager Ralph Houk, who has used him successfully as a spot starter and as a long and short relief man.
Jim has a varied repertoire of pitches, plus poise and control ... and a future."
-Official Souvenir Program of the 1962 World Series (Yankee Stadium)
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