Jim Kern

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Jim Kern

Pitcher

Born: March 15, 1949 (1949-03-15) (age 59)
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 1974 for the Cleveland Indians
Final game
May 30, 1986 for the Cleveland Indians
Career statistics
Record	53-57
Saves	88
ERA	3.32
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1974-1978, 1986) Texas Rangers (1979-1981) Cincinnati Reds (1982) Chicago White Sox (1982-1983) Philadelphia Phillies (1984) Milwaukee Brewers (1984-1985)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (AL): 1977-79 AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award: 1979

James Lester 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.^{[citation needed]}