Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletics

A big lefthander who should come in and make an immediate impact for the Broncs this season after two strong years at Navarro Junior College for former Bronc, Skip Johnson...  Throws a lot of innings on the mound thanks to his strength and conditioning... Could challenge for the number one spot in the staring rotation. 

Navarro Junior College: Had a strong sophomore season for Navarro, posting a 6-2 overall record with 11 saves... He had a 2.73 earned run average with 50 strikeouts in 66 innings of works... Was named All-Texas Eastern Athletic Conference as a sophomore... Was invited to play on the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Star Team that played Japan last summer.

Elgin High School: Had tremendous success on the mound for Elgin High School... Was named all-district from his sophomore through his senior seasons... was named Most Valuable Player his senior year...Batted .390 with three home runs and 37 RBI's his senior season... Also had an 11-3 record with a 1.12 earned run average and 130 strikeouts as a senior.

Personal: James is the son of the Ginger and Frank James Sr... born on July 23, 1980... Also a strong student who was named Academic All-District his sophomore through senior years at Elgin High School... Majoring in general studies at UTPA.