Jim Lefebvre
Former infielder, coach, and manager; 1965 NL Rookie of the Year with the Dodgers.
James Kenneth Lefebvre (born January 7, 1942) is an American former professional infielder, coach, and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He won the National League Rookie of the Year in 1965 with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team won the World Series. He started in the MLB All-Star Game the following season.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Second baseman
- Third baseman
- Manager
- Born
- 7 January 1942
- Birthplace
- Inglewood, California, U.S.
- Bats
- Switch
- Throws
- Right
- Debut league
- MLB
- Debut date
- April 12
- Debut year
- 1965
Facts from the source article.
Background
Lefebvre was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1962. He was the 1965 National League Rookie of the Year; he hit .250 with 12 home runs and 69 RBI in 157 games, helping the Dodgers win the World Series. That season, he was part of an infield for the Dodgers that consisted of four players who were switch hitters. The others were Jim Gilliam, Wes Parker, and Maury Wills. In 1966, Lefebvre batted .274 with 24 home runs and 74 RBI in 152 games. He also started at second base in the MLB All-Star Game. Lefebvre also played four seasons in Japan, from 1973 until 1976, for the Lotte Orions. Lefebvre became only the second player, after Johnny Logan, to have won a World Series and a Japan Series with the 1974 Lotte Orions.
Did You Know?
- Lefebvre had roles on several television shows including Gilligan's Island and Batman. His role in Batman was of a henchman for the Riddler.
- He is also a spokesman for Vemma vitamin supplements.
- His son, Ryan, is the play-by-play announcer for the Kansas City Royals.
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