James Russell

About

Left-handed relief pitcher known for an average fastball and good slider who made his MLB debut in 2010 for the Chicago Cubs. 

Before Fame

He was a starting pitcher at the University of Texas at Austin. 

Trivia

He was selected by the Cubs in the 14th round of the 2007 draft. 

Family Life

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his father Jeff Russell was a big league pitcher. 

Associated With

He became teammates with outfielder Marlon Byrd in 2010 on the Cubs.