Professional Baseball Player. Born James Bernard Corsi he was drafted in the 1982 MLB draft by the New York Yankees as a relief pitcher. He started his career in the majors in 1988. During his time on the mound he played for the Oakland Athletics (1988-1989,1992, 1995-1996), the Houston Astros (1991), the Florida Marlins (1993), the Boston Red Sox (1997-1999) and the Baltimore Orioles (1999). He was a member of the Marlins 1993 inaugural team and a member of the 1989 Oakland Athletics World Series Championship team. Prior to beginning his professional career he played college ball at Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. In 2003 he was inducted into their Hall of Fame. In 10 seasons he posted a 22–24 win–loss record in 368 games pitched, all but one in relief. He had a 3.25 earned run average (ERA), striking out 290 batters in 481+1⁄3 innings pitched, and recorded seven saves. After retiring from the field he became a studio analyst for Boston. He announced he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer of the liver and colon.
Professional Baseball Player. Born James Bernard Corsi he was drafted in the 1982 MLB draft by the New York Yankees as a relief pitcher. He started his career in the majors in 1988. During his time on the mound he played for the Oakland Athletics (1988-1989,1992, 1995-1996), the Houston Astros (1991), the Florida Marlins (1993), the Boston Red Sox (1997-1999) and the Baltimore Orioles (1999). He was a member of the Marlins 1993 inaugural team and a member of the 1989 Oakland Athletics World Series Championship team. Prior to beginning his professional career he played college ball at Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. In 2003 he was inducted into their Hall of Fame. In 10 seasons he posted a 22–24 win–loss record in 368 games pitched, all but one in relief. He had a 3.25 earned run average (ERA), striking out 290 batters in 481+1⁄3 innings pitched, and recorded seven saves. After retiring from the field he became a studio analyst for Boston. He announced he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer of the liver and colon.
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