James McCann is an American baseball player who plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers as a catcher. He made the draft in 2008 before making his league debut in 2014. Since then, he has not only remained an important player for the Tigers, but he has also contributed to the success of the USA National Baseball Team. Here’s everything you need to know about him.
James McCann Bio
He was born James Thomas McCann on June 13, 1990 in Santa Barbara, California, United States. It was there that he was raised by his parents, Carla McCann and Jim McCann.
Before he was born, his parents had lost a child who was born before his time – stillborn. When his mother joined him, she was told again that her son’s chances of survival were very low, and even if it were to happen, the chances were very high that he would have developmental problems. Being strong Christians, her parents remained hopeful as they continued to pray and watch what Carla McCann ate while she got enough rest. Months later, James McCann was born healthy.
From the age of 4, his mother began to teach him the sport for which he would become very popular. She also drove him to every game and tournament.
As a student, he received his education from DosPueblos High School and from there he went to the University of Arkansas. Both in high school and college, he played well, which helped him get selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.
He started his career properly with the GulfCoast Tigers in the Gulf Coast League and later moved to the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Midwest League. James was promoted to the Lakeland Tigers where he played in the Florida State League. He would complete his minor league appearance after playing for the Erie SeaWolves and Toledo Mud Hens.
His Major League Baseball career began in 2014 when he made his debut with the Detroit Tigers who he would stay with until 2018 when he signed a one-year contract worth over $2 million. dollars with the team.
Along with playing on his team, James also played for Team USA baseball at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara. He won the silver medal at the tournament with the team. He also represented the States at the 2011 Baseball World Cup where the team finished in 4th place
His brother and his wife
The Detroit Tigers player has a sibling who is the only sibling he was raised with. However, not much is known about him. But then many people think his brother is Brian McCann who also plays in MLB for the Houston Astros. Brian, on the other hand, has an older brother, Brad, who was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 2004 Major League Baseball draft but was unable to make it to the majors.
Looking at his relationship timeline, James is married to Jessica McCann, formerly Jessica Cox. She graduated from Western Kentucky University. The two became husband and wife in 2014 and since then they have remained very close and very religious.
The couple were blessed with twins -Christian Thomas and Kane Timothy McCann who were born in December 2017. The birth of the twins which came two months ahead of schedule was not without its challenges as it was considered a a high risk. Fortunately, all went well when the children left the hospital in the last week of January 2018. He now lives with his wife and children in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Height, weight and body measurements
James Mccann has a very good height that puts him above many others and an athletic build. He has a height that measures 6 feet 2 inches and a body weight of 210 pounds. No information in the public domain has been provided for his general body measurements, but as pointed out, he has a good build that would help him succeed in many other sports if he chose.
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