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'''James Anthony Loney''' (born May 7, 1984) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[first baseman]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], [[Boston Red Sox]], [[Tampa Bay Rays]], and [[New York Mets]], and in
==Early career==
James Anthony Loney was born on May 7, 1984, in [[Houston]], Texas, to Marion, known as Tony, and Annie (née Pavelchak) Loney. His father, who is African-American was a computer programmer and software consultant and his mother, who is Polish-American worked as a teacher. Loney has a younger brother named Anthony.<ref name="mlbgurnickfather"/><ref name="lathernandez"/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Drellich|first1=Evan|title=Dodgers' Loney hosts charity bowling event|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/9782194|access-date=June 4, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=May 4, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625103703/http://
Loney played baseball on a team sponsored by the [[Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities]] program and was coached at [[Elkins High School (Missouri City, Texas)|Elkins High School]] by [[Matt Carpenter (baseball)|Matt Carpenter]]'s father Rick.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McTaggert|first1=Brian|title=Houston a befitting backdrop for Civil Rights Game|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/76147466/houston-is-a-befitting-backdrop-for-mlbs-civil-rights-game|access-date=June 3, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=May 21, 2014}}</ref> In Loney's senior year, his high school team was ranked first in the nation by ''[[Baseball America]]'' and won the 5A state championship.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Brockman|first1=Andrea|title=Elkins Knights bag state, national title|url=http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/archives/elkins-knights-bag-state-national-title/article_17ac5eb2-0891-5e9f-9c16-c4bc1a13e297.html?mode=story|access-date=June 4, 2016|publisher=ASP Westward|date=June 18, 2002}}</ref> Loney contributed a 12–1 record with a 1.52 ERA and 120 strikeouts as a pitcher that season, as well as a .500 batting average, eight home runs, 38 runs scored and 58 runs batted in.<ref name="glance">{{cite news|title=Baseball first team at a glance|url=http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Baseball-first-team-at-a-glance-2064979.php|access-date=June 4, 2016|work=Houston Chronicle|date=June 16, 2002}}</ref> He was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association 5A all-state team at the end of the 2002 baseball season, as well as Powerade and Gatorade Player of the Year.<ref name="glance"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Area players named to TSWA all-state teams|url=http://amarillo.com/stories/2002/07/10/bas_localallstars.shtml|access-date=June 4, 2016|work=Amarillo Globe-News|date=July 10, 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=James Loney|url=http://www.mysuncoast.com/sports/meet_rays/james-loney/article_7872da42-fabe-11e2-9e55-001a4bcf6878.html|access-date=June 4, 2016|publisher=WWSB|date=August 22, 2013|archive-date=September 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920012655/http://www.mysuncoast.com/sports/meet_rays/james-loney/article_7872da42-fabe-11e2-9e55-001a4bcf6878.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Much of the professional interest in Loney centered on his pitching ability,<ref name="mlbgurnickfather">{{cite news|last1=Gurnick|first1=Ken|title=Dad built backyard cage for Loney|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/2881218/|access-date=June 4, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=June 13, 2008}}</ref><ref name="lathernandez">{{cite news|last1=Hernandez|first1=Dylan|title=Loney's home run sparks family fun|url=
==Professional career==
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[[File:James Loney.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Loney during 2007 [[spring training]] in Florida.]]
In 2004, Loney was highly ranked for his defensive ability in the [[Arizona Fall League]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Boyd|first1=Josh|title=Arizona Fall League Top 20 Prospects|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/031118afl_top20.html|access-date=June 5, 2016|work=Baseball America|date=November 18, 2003}}</ref> and made the All-Prospect Team voted on by league managers and coaches. However, he had an injury plagued season at Double-A [[Jacksonville Suns|Jacksonville]] and fell to #42 on Baseball America's prospect list.<ref name="balist100"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Arizona Fall League Notebook: James Loney|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/2004afl/041101afl.html|access-date=June 5, 2016|work=Baseball America|date=2004}}</ref> In 2005, Loney led the [[Southern League (
In 2006, Loney led all of baseball
====Major Leagues====
Loney made his major league debut with the Dodgers on April 4, 2006, against the [[Atlanta Braves]]
On September 28, in a game against the [[Colorado Rockies]], Loney went 4 for 5 with 9 [[run batted in|runs batted in]], which tied a 56-year Dodgers franchise record for RBI in a single game, held by [[Gil Hodges]]. Loney
Loney hit nine home runs in September 2007, setting a Dodgers record for home runs by a rookie in a calendar month that he shares with [[Joc Pederson]] (May 2015).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Graham|first1=Pat|title=De La Rosa leads Rockies over Dodgers in doubleheader opener|url=http://stats.washingtonpost.com/mlb/recap.asp?g=350602227&final=true|access-date=May 29, 2016|agency=Associated Press|date=June 2, 2015}}</ref> Loney was named the National League Rookie of the Month for September<ref>{{cite web|title=Press Release|work=mlb.com|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071001&content_id=2244079&vkey=pr_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|access-date=October 1, 2007|archive-date=October 25, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025045311/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071001&content_id=2244079&vkey=pr_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|url-status=dead}}</ref> and finished sixth in the voting for the 2007 NL [[The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award|Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hoch|first1=Bryan|title=Sporting News honors A-Rod|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/2267061|access-date=May 29, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=October 15, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Braun edges Tulowitzki by two votes; Pedroia wins in landslide|url=
[[File:James Loney (2011).jpg|upright|thumb|Loney in the on-deck circle at [[Dodger Stadium]], 2011.]]
Loney was a unanimous selection to the [[Topps All-Star Rookie Rosters|2007 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team]]. The selection was the result of the 49th annual Topps balloting of major league managers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Topps announces the 49th annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team|url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071126&content_id=2307272&vkey=pr_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071130012959/http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071126&content_id=2307272&vkey=pr_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 30, 2007|access-date=May 29, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=November 26, 2007}}</ref>
Loney began the season as the starting first baseman and had a 15-game hitting streak.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rafael Furcal goes 4-for-4 with HR as Dodgers beat Pirates|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-04-17-4106781678_x.htm|access-date=May 29, 2016|work=USA Today|agency=Associated Press|date=April 17, 2008}}</ref> He finished the season batting .289 with 13 HR and 90 RBIs. Loney led the team in runs batted in consistently for the entire year. On October 1, 2008, in Game 1 of the [[National League Division Series]], Loney hit a [[Grand slam (baseball)|grand slam]] off of [[Chicago Cubs]] pitcher [[Ryan Dempster]] as the Dodgers went on to win the game 7–2.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hernandez|first1=Dylan|title=Thud follows a slam|url=
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On September 16, 2011, Loney hit a three-run pinch hit home run in his only plate appearance and the following day hit another three-run homer.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dilbeck|first1=Steve|title=James Loney, home-run machine, powers Dodgers past Pirates, 6–1|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/09/james-loney-home-run-machine-power-dodgers-past-pirates-6-1.html|access-date=May 29, 2016|work=Los Angeles Times|date=September 17, 2011}}</ref> He set a career high with five hits on September 18, helping the Dodgers win three straight games against the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Peltz|first1=Jim|title=Dodgers' bats come alive in 15–1 win over Pittsburgh|url=
[[File:James Loney in 2014 (13906626213).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Loney with the Rays in 2014.]]
In 2012, Loney continued his downward career slide, hitting .254 with only 4 homers and 33 RBI in 114 games with the Dodgers. Around mid-season he started platooning at first base with [[Juan Rivera (baseball)|Juan Rivera]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dilbeck|first1=Steve|title=Hey, Dodgers, look who's heating up – it's James Loney (again)|url=
===Boston Red Sox===
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===Tampa Bay Rays===
On December 6, 2012, Loney finalized a one-year $2 million deal with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Rays, James Loney complete deal|url=
[[File:James Loney on June 16, 2016.jpg|upright|thumb|Loney with the Mets in 2016]]
Loney was limited to 104 games in 2015 because of injuries. He only slashed .280/.322/.357 for his lowest OPS since 2012, in addition to a drop in defensive value to a −5.4 UZR/150 at first base. On March 30, 2016, Loney was informed that he would not be listed on the Rays Opening Day roster.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Topkin|first1=Marc|title=Rays release Rivera, tell Loney he won't make team|url=
===San Diego Padres===
On April 7, 2016, Loney signed a minor league deal with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Topkin|first1=Marc|title=Former Rays 1B James Loney joins Padres|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/former-rays-1b-james-loney-joins-padres/2272417|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411031717/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/former-rays-1b-james-loney-joins-padres/2272417|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2016|access-date=May 29, 2016|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=April 8, 2016}}</ref> He played in 43 games for the AAA [[El Paso Chihuahuas]], including one appearance as a [[relief pitcher]].<ref>{{cite web |title=James Loney Minor, Fall, Winter & Korean Leagues Statistics & History |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=loney-001jam#all_standard_pitching |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
===New York Mets===
On May 28, 2016, Loney was traded to the New York Mets for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite news|last1=DiComo|first1=Anthony|title=Mets acquire Loney from Padres|url=http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/180726162/james-loney-goes-to-mets-in-trade|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529120707/http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/180726162/james-loney-goes-to-mets-in-trade|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 29, 2016|access-date=May 29, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=May 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Rubin|first1=Adam|title=James Loney traded to Mets, likely to be activated after weekend|url=
===Texas Rangers===
On January 24, 2017, Loney signed a minor league contract with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] that included an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/214023556/rangers-give-james-loney-minor-league-contract/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203205636/http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/214023556/rangers-give-james-loney-minor-league-contract/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2017|title=Rangers give Loney Minors deal, spring invite|last=Sullivan|first=T.R.|work=MLB.com|date=January 24, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The Rangers released Loney on March 27, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wilmoth|first1=Charlie|title=Rangers Release James Loney|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/03/rangers-release-james-loney.html|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=March 27, 2017}}</ref>
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===Atlanta Braves===
The Braves signed Loney to a minor league deal on May 18, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Braves sign 1B Loney to Minor League deal|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-sign-first-baseman-james-loney-c231056756|access-date=
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==Personal life==
He married his wife, Nadia, an Iranian American, in 2013 and they have two sons.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Astleford|first1=Andrew|title=Rays' James Loney welcomes son, placed on paternity list|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/florida/story/rays-james-loney-welcomes-son-placed-on-paternity-list-071913|website=Fox Sports|access-date=July 2, 2014}}</ref> They live in
==References==
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{{2002 MLB Draft}}
{{Los Angeles Dodgers first-round draft picks}}
{{Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League Player of the Year}}
{{Roy Campanella Award}}
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