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    James McArthur

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    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #66
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 7", 230 lbs
    • Birthdate
      12/11/1996 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      New Braunfels, TX
    • Status
      60-day IL

    2024 season stats

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      18
      Tied-23rd
    • ERA
      4.92
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      49
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