.625
HS Bat Avg
2x
MLB Draft
90
RBIs (Tampa)
6
Pro Seasons
🏆 5th Round Pick (Marlins) • Midwest League All-Star • Broke Tino Martinez RBI Record 🏆
⚡ High School & College Career
Jim Kavourias graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1997 where he led the state with a .625 batting average and earned First Team All-Conference honors in the MAC-8. He played at West Virginia University (1997-98) and Pensacola Junior College (1998-99) before transferring to the University of Tampa (1999-2000), where he shattered Tino Martinez’s RBI record with 90 RBIs, 23 HRs, and a .365 batting average.
🏀 Professional Career
Jim was drafted twice: first as a 32nd round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks, then as a 5th round pick by the Florida Marlins in the 2000 Amateur Draft. He was named a Midwest League All-Star in 2001, crushing 23 HRs with 90 RBIs. Jim played six seasons in the Minor Leagues alongside future MLB superstars Miguel Cabrera and Adrian Gonzalez.
💪 What Jim Brings
With a rich baseball background spanning college powerhouses and professional ball, Jim brings real-game experience to every lesson. His ability to hit for both power and average at the highest levels of the minors makes him an exceptional hitting and fielding instructor for players looking to reach the next level.
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