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James Anthony Loney is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Mets, and in
Loney with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013
Loney during 2007 spring training in Florida.
Loney in the on-deck circle at Dodger Stadium, 2011.
Loney with the Rays in 2014.
The 2002 Major League Baseball draft, was held on June 4 and 5.
James Loney
…professional interest in Loney centered on his pitching ability, but he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round, #19 overall, of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft as a position player. He had signed with Baylor University to play college baseball, but opted to sign a pro contract. Loney began his professional…
The Royals selected Zack Greinke sixth overall. The 6× All-Star is a 6× Gold Glove winner at pitcher, 2× Silver Slugger at pitcher, 2× ERA leader, and the 2009 Cy Young Award winner.
The Brewers selected Prince Fielder 7th overall. Fielder is a 6× All-Star, 3× Silver Slugger at first base, and led the National League in home runs in 2007.
The Mets selected Scott Kazmir 15th overall. Kazmir is a 3× All-Star and led the American League in strikeouts in 2007.
The Phillies selected Cole Hamels 17th overall. In 2008, the 4× All-Star led the Phillies to a World Series championship and was named World Series MVP.