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For Jim
Lentine, significant baseball years started in high
school earning 1st team all CIF honors in baseball. Drafted
in the 25th round by the Chicago White Sox, Jim elected
to attend Arizona State on a baseball scholarship for two
years.
Jim
spent his Jr. year playing for former ML hitting coach
Ben Hines (Dodgers & Houston) at University of La
Verne. The following season Jim was selected in the 12th
round by the Cardinals. In 1980 Jim was traded from the
St. Louis Cardinal organization to the Detroit Tigers.
It
was a great year he'll never forget, getting the opportunity
to play for Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson and
stars like Alan Trammel, Kirk Gibson, Lou Whitaker, Lance
Parrish, Jack Morris and Steve Kemp to name a few.
After his playing days, Jim became a full time scout for
the Texas Rangers.
After a year and a half of scouting he accepted a job as
the Texas Rangers Minor League Hitting Coordinator (1991-1995).
Having the pleasure to work with players on their way to
the MLs such as Dean Palmer, Ivan Rodriguez, Rusty Greer,
Rich Aurilia, Benji Gil, Jose Hernandez, Fernando Tatis,
Chad Krueter, Bill Haselman, to name a few.
Also
experiencing Major League Spring Training with the opportunity
to observe great hitters like Rafael Palmeiro, Will Clark,
Julio Franco, Ruben Sierra, Jose Canseco, and two time
MVP Juan Gonzales.
Jim rejoined former Cardinal teammate and long time friend
Lenny Strelitz (Scouting Director) in the Ranger Scouting
Department.
Players
selected in recent years include catcher Scott Heard
(1st round), Hank Blalock 3b (3rd round, ML), Aaron Harang
rhp (5th round, ML), Andy Pratt lhp (9th round, ML),
Brett Cadiente of (9th round), Billy Montgomery of (10th
round), Justin Echols rhp (11th round), Spike Lundberg
rhp (23rd round), Jeremy Jones c (27th round, John Bannister
rhp (free agent).
Credit
must be given to part time scout Dave Birecki in contributing
in the signing of all Arizona players. Also a special
thanks to all former and present Ranger employees for
a great 14 years of baseball.
Working for WCSM is a tremendous opportunity to apply Jim's
scouting and development abilities to aid our clients in
achieving the ultimate goal of being a well rounded Major
League ballplayer.
Jim
is excited to reunite with teammates Dave Penniall and
Lenny Strelitz along with being associated with Jim Evans
and Bill Shupper. This group is genuinely sincere for
what is best for their client and Jim is honored to be
part of such a group.
Jim and the WCSM team - Pros Helping Pros
Phone: 714-315-0909
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