James Michael Hart (born December 20, 1951) is a former
Major League Baseball
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outfielder
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. He played five games for the
Texas Rangers in , getting one
hit in four
at bat
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s. Following his major league career, Hart has had a long career as a minor league manager and coach. His most recent managerial stint was in with the
Shreveport Captains
The Shreveport Captains (1971–2000) and Shreveport Swamp Dragons (2001–02) were a professional minor-league baseball team based in Shreveport, Louisiana. They were affiliated with the California Angels (1971–72), Milwaukee Brewers (1973–7 ...
.
Sources
Retrosheet
1951 births
Living people
Alma Scots baseball players
Baseball players from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Charleston Charlies players
Columbus Clippers players
Denver Bears players
Fort Lauderdale Yankees managers
Jamestown Falcons players
Leones del Caracas players
American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela
Major League Baseball outfielders
Omaha Royals players
Québec Carnavals players
Quebec Metros players
Reading Phillies managers
Rochester Red Wings players
Baseball coaches from Michigan
Texas Rangers players
Toledo Mud Hens players
Tucson Toros players
West Palm Beach Expos players
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