Career
He was given a nickname to differentiate him from his contemporary, "Big" Bill James. The Braves purchased James in 1912 from the Seattle Giants of the Northwestern League. In his only full season, James posted a record of 26 wins against 7 losses.
James was 2–0 in the World Series as the Braves recorded the first sweep in Series history.
During World War I, James was an instructor at bomb-throwing for the United States Army. He pitched in the minor leagues until 1925.