James Covington
James Edward Covington
Born: February 5, 1943
Amarillo, TX US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, P
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180
Career: 1963-1971
James Covington compiled a career batting average of .242 with 74 home runs and 390 RBI in his 914-game career with the Fort Lauderdale Yankees, Greensboro Yankees, Columbus Yankees, Rocky Mount Leafs, Montgomery Rebels, Jacksonville Suns, Quebec Carnavals and Winnipeg Whips. He began playing during the 1963 season and last took the field during the 1971 campaign.
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | AAA | IL | Winnipeg Whips | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 9.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 9.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | A | FLOR | Fort Lauderdale Yankees | 98 | 350 | 299 | 38 | 65 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 47 | 53 | .217 | .324 | .291 | .615 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1964 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | 134 | 499 | 415 | 63 | 110 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 58 | 12 | 8 | 77 | 80 | .265 | .382 | .373 | .755 | 155 | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1965 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | 78 | 283 | 237 | 31 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 3 | 13 | 39 | 54 | .228 | .339 | .321 | .660 | 76 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 1966 | AA | SOUL | Columbus Yankees | 9 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .250 | .348 | .450 | .798 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | 87 | 322 | 267 | 31 | 64 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 50 | 56 | .240 | .362 | .356 | .718 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1967 | A | CARL | (+) Greensboro Yankees | 110 | 430 | 333 | 75 | 92 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 67 | 4 | 2 | 95 | 84 | .276 | .435 | .498 | .933 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1967 | A | CARL | (+) Rocky Mount Leafs | 110 | 430 | 333 | 75 | 92 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 67 | 4 | 2 | 95 | 84 | .276 | .435 | .498 | .933 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1968 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | 124 | 474 | 417 | 53 | 107 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 57 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 107 | .257 | .337 | .381 | .718 | 159 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 1969 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | 126 | 463 | 386 | 49 | 92 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 66 | 93 | .238 | .349 | .360 | .709 | 139 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1970 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | 127 | 504 | 417 | 70 | 106 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 65 | 6 | 2 | 76 | 98 | .254 | .370 | .465 | .835 | 194 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 1971 | AAA | IL | Winnipeg Whips | 94 | 371 | 314 | 39 | 76 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 96 | .242 | .334 | .398 | .732 | 125 | 0 | 6 | 5 | ||
| 1971 | AA | EL | Quebec Carnavals | 37 | 140 | 123 | 11 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 25 | .187 | .257 | .309 | .566 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Totals | 914 | 3429 | 2895 | 388 | 702 | 111 | 21 | 74 | 390 | 51 | 37 | 467 | 666 | .242 | .348 | .372 | .720 | 1077 | 0 | 14 | 26 | 27 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | A | FLOR | Fort Lauderdale Yankees | OF | 84 | 127 | 7 | 10 | 1 | .931 | 1.595 |
| 1964 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | OF | 125 | 163 | 11 | 3 | 0 | .983 | 1.392 |
| 1965 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | OF | 69 | 113 | 12 | 5 | 1 | .962 | 1.812 |
| 1966 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | OF | 84 | 110 | 10 | 5 | 3 | .960 | 1.429 |
| 1968 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | 1B | 76 | 591 | 28 | 7 | 42 | .989 | 8.145 |
| 1968 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | OF | 38 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .965 | 1.447 |
| 1969 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | OF | 119 | 172 | 5 | 7 | 0 | .962 | 1.487 |
| 1970 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | OF | 90 | 190 | 9 | 4 | 1 | .980 | 2.211 |
| 1970 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | 1B | 30 | 289 | 21 | 1 | 17 | .997 | 1.333 |
| 1971 | AA | EL | Quebec Carnavals | 1B | 8 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1.000 | 7.875 |
| 1971 | AAA | IL | Winnipeg Whips | OF | 76 | 113 | 7 | 6 | 2 | .952 | 1.579 |
| 1971 | AAA | IL | Winnipeg Whips | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .667 |
| 1971 | AA | EL | Quebec Carnavals | OF | 27 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .963 | 1.926 |
| 1971 | AAA | IL | Winnipeg Whips | 1B | 16 | 123 | 10 | 3 | 16 | .978 | 8.312 |
| Totals | 845 | 2155 | 128 | 55 | 91 | .976 | 2.702 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | A | Florida State League | Fort Lauderdale Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1964 | A | Carolina League | Greensboro Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1965 | A | Carolina League | Greensboro Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1966 | A | Carolina League | Greensboro Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1966 | AA | Southern League | Columbus Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1967 | A | Carolina League | Rocky Mount Leafs | DET | ||
| 1967 | A | Carolina League | Greensboro Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1968 | AA | Southern League | Montgomery Rebels | DET | ||
| 1969 | AA | Southern League | Montgomery Rebels | DET | ||
| 1970 | AA | Southern League | Jacksonville Suns | ML4 | ||
| 1971 | AA | Eastern League | Quebec Carnavals | MON | ||
| 1971 | AAA | International League | Winnipeg Whips | MON |
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