"Jim spent the 1989 season with Albany (AA) of the Eastern League. He led the league in hitting (.315) and on-base percentage (.423), tied for the league lead in hit by pitches (9), ranked second on the team in hits (118) and RBIs (66) and had 10 home runs and 18 doubles. Jim had a five-hit game and was named to the Eastern League All-Star team (as a utility man).
A versatile player in his career, he has played three positions with the following breakdown: catcher: 268 games, outfield: 30 games, third base: 17 games. Jim signed a contract for the 1990 season.
Jim was signed by the Yankee organization as a free agent by scout Bill Livesey on August 24, 1985. He began his pro career in 1986 with the Oneonta Yankees [short-season A New York-Penn League] and batted .363 in 23 games. Jim was promoted to Ft. Lauderdale where he batted .294 in 12 games with a double and a triple.
He spent the 1987 season at Ft. Lauderdale and batted .307 in 102 games with 22 doubles, six homers and 51 RBIs. He played in the Florida State League All-Star Game and led FSL catchers in assists (76), double plays (7) and passed balls (25). Jim spent the 1988 season at Albany where he batted .241 in 112 games with 18 doubles and 49 RBIs."
-1990 New York Yankees Information Guide
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