James Ronald Grant (August 4, 1894 – November 30, 1985) was a

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who played briefly for the

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during the season. Listed at , 180 lb., Grant batted

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and threw

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. He was born in

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. Grant, who played most of his career in the

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, pitched from 1916 to 1923 for the

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and

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of the defunct Western League before joining the Phillies. In two

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appearances for Philadelphia, Grant posted a 13.50

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in 4.0 innings of work, giving up eight runs (two unearned) on 10 hits and four walks. He did not get a decision and was not credited with a save or a

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. Following his majors stint, Grant pitched for the

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(1926–1928) and

Shreveport Sports The Shreveport Sports were a professional Minor League Baseball team based in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the United States. The Sports fielded a team from 1925 to 1935, 1938 to 1942, 1946 to 1957, and 1959 to 1961. They were affiliated with the C ...

(1930), before returning to Des Moines (now the Demons) for three and a half seasons (1930–1933). He collected a 106–61 record in ten minor league seasons. Grant died in

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, at the age of 91.

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