Jim Perry (full name: James Evan Perry; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1959 until 1975 for the Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics. He played for the Indians from 1959 - 1975, Twins from 1963 - 1972, Tigers in 1973 and Athletics in 1975. Over 17 seasons, he started 447 games, won 215 games, struck out 1576 batters, and had a 3.45 ERA. Born on October 30, 1935 in Williamston, NC, Perry stands 6' 4" and weighs 190 lb. He attended Williamston (Williamston, NC) high school. His debut was on April 23, 1959 and he played his final game on August 5, 1975. Over his career, Perry made $197,000. Common misspellings of his name include James Evan James (Jr.) jimmy jimmie Jim james Evan Perry.