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James Leroy Bottomley (April 23, 1900 – December 11, 1959) was an American professional baseball player, scout and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1922 to 1937, most prominently as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals where he helped lead the team to four National League pennants and two World Series titles.
Position: First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-0 , 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: April 23, 1900 in Oglesby, IL. Died: December 11, 1959 in St. Louis, MO. Buried: IOOF Community Cemetery, Sullivan, MO. High School: Debut: (Age 22-117d, 5,491st in major league history) 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
Bottomley, Jim. About. Stats. Stories. Related Hall of Famers. Enlarge Plaque. With a disposition that earned him the nickname "Sunny Jim," James Leroy Bottomley became the first league Most Valuable Player to emerge from a team's own farm system. 1,991 1,991. Games. 1900 1900. Birth year. About Jim Bottomley.
Mar 27, 2012 · In addition to his career .310 batting average and his National League MVP award in 1928, he led the league twice in total bases, doubles, and RBIs, once each in hits, triples and home runs. He also drove in over 100 runs six times and has one of baseball’s longest-enduring records.
Jim Bottomley Bio. Fullname: James Leroy Bottomley; Nickname: Sunny Jim; Born: 4/23/1900 in Oglesby, IL; High School: Nokomis, Nokomis, IL; Debut: 8/18/1922; Hall of Fame: 1974; Died: 12/11/1959
One of his most memorable moments came on Dec. 2, 1928, when he was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player. In 1928, Bottomley batted .325 and posted league-leading numbers in home runs (31), RBI (136) and triples (20). His efforts propelled the Cardinals to the World Series, where they were ultimately swept by the New York Yankees.
James Leroy Bottomley was an American professional baseball player, scout and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1922 to 1937, most prominently as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals where he helped lead the team to four National League pennants and two World Series titles.
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