Busby led AL outfielders twice in putouts and once in fielding percentage. He was
among the top five stolen base leaders three times, and batted a career-high .312
for Washington in 1953. A cousin of pitcher Steve Busby, Jim coached for fellow Texan
Paul Richards at Baltimore, Houston, Atlanta, and
Chicago.
(TJ)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 30, 1952:
Over the protests of manager Paul Richards, White Sox GM Frank Lane swaps fleet CF Jim Busby, along with Mel Hoderlein, to Washington for Sam Mele. Busby's loss leaves a defensive hole in the outfield, which the Sox will fill when they acquire Jim Rivera in July.
»July 6, 1956:
Jim Busby of the Indians hits his second grand slam in as many days as the Tribe beats the A's 4-2.
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