James Nathaniel Bivin (December 11, 1909 – November 7, 1982) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 47 games (14 starts) for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1935. Afterwards, he went on to a lengthy career as a minor league baseball manager. He was the last major league pitcher faced by Babe Ruth, on May 30, 1935. (Ruth grounded out to first; it was the only time Bivin faced Ruth.)
Jim Bivin
Given name: | James Nathaniel Bivin |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Pitcher |
Hght/Wght: | 6'0" / 155 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | R / R |
Born: | Dec 11, 1909 in Jackson, MS |
Died: | Nov 7, 1982 in Pueblo, CO (72 years old) |
Debut: | Apr 16, 1935 |