- Born
- Birth nameJames Lee Kaat
- Nickname
- Kitty
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Jim Kaat was born on November 7, 1938 in Zeeland, Michigan, USA. He has been married to Margie Mather Bowes since June 17, 2009. He was previously married to Mary Ann Montanaro, Linda Jankowski and Julie Anne Moore.
- SpousesMargie Mather Bowes(June 17, 2009 - present)Mary Ann Montanaro(January 14, 1988 - July 21, 2008) (her death)Linda Jankowski(1977 - 1987) (divorced)Julie Anne Moore(October 3, 1959 - January 7, 1977) (divorced, 1 child)
- Number 36 jersey with the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins
- Consistent Gold Glove winner
- Pitcher for the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins (1959-1973), Chicago White Sox (1973-1975), Philadelphia Phillies (1976-1979), New York Yankees (1979-1980) and St. Louis Cardinals (1980-1983).
- Member of 1965 American League Champion Minnesota Twins team. Member of 1969 and 1970 American League Western Division Champion Minnesota Twins teams. Member of 1976-1978 National League Eastern Division Champion Philadelphia Phillies teams. Member of 1980 American League Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1981 National League Eastern Division Champion St. Louis Cardinals team. Member of 1982 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals team.
- Named to 3 American League All Star Teams (1962, 1966 and 1975).
- Won 14 American League Gold Glove Awards (1962-1975) and 2 National League Gold Glove Awards (1976-1977).
- Finished 5th in voting for 1966 American League MVP for leading League in Wins (25), Walks per 9 Innings Pitched (1.62), Innings (304.7), Games Started (41), Complete Games (19), Hits Allowed (271), Batters Faced (1,227) and having 2.75 ERA, .658 Win-Loss Percentage, 9.63 Walks and Hits per 9 Innings Pitched, 205 Strikeouts, 3 Shutouts, 29 Home Runs Allowed, 13 Losses, 93 Earned Runs Allowed and 12 Wild Pitches.
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