Jim Kern

Infobox MLB retired
name=Jim Kern


position=Pitcher
bats=Right
throws=Right
birthdate=birth date and age|1949|3|15
Gladwin, Michigan
deathdate=
debutdate=September 6
debutyear=by|1974
debutteam=Cleveland Indians
finaldate=May 30
finalyear=by|1986
finalteam=Cleveland Indians
stat1label=Win-Loss record
stat1value=53-57
stat2label=Earned run average
stat2value=3.32
stat3label=Saves
stat3value=88
teams=
* Cleveland Indians (by|1974-by|1978, by|1986)
* Texas Rangers (by|1979-by|1981)
* Cincinnati Reds (by|1982)
* Chicago White Sox (by|1982-by|1983)
* Philadelphia Phillies (by|1984)
* Milwaukee Brewers (by|1984-by|1985)
highlights=
* 3x All-Star selection (1977, 1978, 1979)
* 1979 AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year

James Lester "The Great Emu" Kern (born March 15 1949, Gladwin, Michigan) was a pitcher with a 13 year career from 1974 to 1986. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers all of the American League and the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies both of the National League.

He was elected to the American League All-Star team 3 consecutive seasons (1977-'79). 1979 was by far Kern's best season as he appeared in 71 games, throwing an amazing 143 innings in relief. Kern went 13-5 with a minuscule 1.57 ERA and compiled 29 saves.

Kern was selected as The Sporting News and Rolaids AL Fireman of the Year in 1979 (http://www.rolaidsreliefman.com/pastwinners.aspx) as well as being named the RHP on The Sporting News AL All-Star Team that same season. Fact|date=March 2007

ee also

* Chicago White Sox all-time roster

ources

http://www.rolaidsreliefman.com/pastwinners.aspx
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* [http://www.lonestarball.com/story/2006/1/9/93537/73332]