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Orlando Cepeda League (Majors)
7-13-2309
Don Blackburn Relief Pitcher
Retired (2123, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.86 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 56-39 Status Deceased (2163) Option Years 0  
SV 2 Age at Death 77 Date of Birth 01-06-2086
K 978 Drafted Round 1, Pick 6
(2109)		 Majors Svc Time 13 years
(49 games)
IP 1294.2
WHIP 1.26
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C-   Ldrship D+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity B-   Mentor Val C 
Speed B- Bunt B- Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C+ WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health C+ LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
210923C-B+B-
211024C-B+B 
211125C-B+B 
211226C-B+B+
211327C-B+B+
211428C A-B+
211529C A-A-
211630C A-A-
211731C A-A-
211832C A-A-
211933C A-A-
212034C A-A-
212135C B+A-
212236C B+A-
212337C-B A-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2123-11-01Don Blackburn has retired from the New York Goats
2123-08-10The New York Goats have promoted Walt Herman to the major league team. The New York Goats have designated Don Blackburn for assignment.
2123-08-10Trade #1217539 has been completed between the Cleveland Smitties and the New York Goats. The New York Goats receive Don Blackburn, Si Mallon from the Cleveland Smitties in exchange for Ed Oldham.
2122-05-03Trade #1209905 has been completed between the Houston Metropolitans and the Cleveland Smitties. The Cleveland Smitties receive Don Blackburn from the Houston Metropolitans in exchange for Draft Pick - 2123 Round 2 (CLE).
2122-04-23Trade #1209524 has been completed between the Cleveland Smitties and the Houston Metropolitans. The Houston Metropolitans receive Don Blackburn from the Cleveland Smitties in exchange for Draft Pick - 2123 Round 2 (CLE).
2122-04-01Trade #1209244 has been completed between the Cleveland Smitties and the Houston Metropolitans. The Houston Metropolitans receive Draft Pick - 2123 Round 2 (CLE) from the Cleveland Smitties in exchange for Don Blackburn.
2121-04-01The Milwaukee Metropolitans have placed Don Blackburn on the trade block.
2110-09-19The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Don Blackburn to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Gary Hitchcock to the major league team.
2110-08-24The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Duke Dowling to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have sent Don Blackburn to the minors.
2110-08-06The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Don Blackburn to the major league team.
2110-07-31The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have demoted Don Blackburn to the minor leagues.
2110-07-21The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Don Blackburn to the major league team.
2110-05-21The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have designated Eddie Candaele for assignment. The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have designated Steve Baxes for assignment. The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have sent Don Blackburn to the minors.
2110-05-01The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Don Blackburn to the major league team.
2109-09-06The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Gary Twitchell to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have sent Don Blackburn to the minors.
2109-09-06The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Don Blackburn to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Clint Daley to the major league team.
2109-05-02The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have sent Don Blackburn to the minors.
2109-04-01The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have promoted Don Blackburn to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Metropolitans have designated Paul Mackenzie for assignment.