Born: February 28, 1951
Age: 73
Jim Wohlford
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Biography
James Eugene Wohlford (born February 28, 1951) is a retired former professional baseball player. In his 15-year Major League Baseball career, he played for the Kansas City Royals (1972-76), the Milwaukee Brewers (1977-79), San Francisco Giants (1980-82), and Montreal Expos (1983-86), primarily as an outfielder.
During his Major League career, he became notable for saying the line, "Ninety percent of this game is half-mental."
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Baseball career
Wohlford spent most of his career as a reserve outfielder, typically in left field. He was often used as a defensive replacement due to his good fielding skills. His best performance was with the 1974 Kansas City Royals, when he had a batting average of .271. 1974 was the only year Wohlford ever had more than 500 at bats. He had a .260 career batting average.
Post playing career
After his playing career ended, Wohlford has worked as a financial planner in Visalia, California.
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