Career
A 1981 graduate Stratford High School, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros all of the National League and the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox all of the American League. He played first base, third base, outfield and designated hitter. Chris James is the brother of former SMU and New England Patriots running back and former/American Broadcasting Company/Entertainment and Sports Programming Network/Columbia Broadcasting System college football analyst Craig James.