About Jim Bethke
Lived 1946 – 2025 (aged 78). Jim Bethke was an American baseball player.
James Charles Bethke (November 5, 1946 – June 19, 2025) was an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.
He was signed by the New York Mets in 1964. He only played one season in his career, which was 1965 with the Mets. His career statistics are 25 games played (all of which he entered in relief and 12 of which he finished), 19 strikeouts, a 4.28 earned run average, and a 2–0 win–loss record.
He was the youngest player in the major leagues at the time in 1965 at age 18. He died on June 19, 2025.
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Who was Jim Bethke?
American baseball player
When was Jim Bethke born?
Jim Bethke was born on 5 November 1946 in Falls City.
When did Jim Bethke die?
Jim Bethke died on 19 June 2025.
What was Jim Bethke's occupation?
Jim Bethke was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Bethke?
Jim Bethke was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Bethke. https://biography.guide/jim-bethke/
MLA: "Jim Bethke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-bethke/.
Chicago: "Jim Bethke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-bethke/.
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