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Andres Galarraga League
4-21-2114
Ray Melo Relief Pitcher
Retired (1996, Age 41)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.88 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 116-119 Status Deceased (2032) Option Years 0  
SV 190 Age at Death 78 Date of Birth 11-05-1954
K 1456 Drafted Round 1, Pick 14
(1974)		 Majors Svc Time 14 years
(117 games)
IP 1894.1
WHIP 1.33
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C    Ldrship C-
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L F  Velocity B    Mentor Val B 
Speed C+ Bunt D  Control B 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range F  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm B  WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health C+ LCS Appearances 8
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 5
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
197420C+C-C 
197521C+C+C+
197622C+C+B-
197723C+B-B-
197824C+B B 
197925C+B B+
198026C+B+B+
198127C+B+A-
198228C+A-A-
198329C+A-A-
198430C+A-A-
198531C+A-A-
198632C+A-A-
198733C+A-A-
198834B-A A-
198935B-A-A-
199036C+A-B+
199137C+A-B+
199238C+A-B+
199339C+B+B 
199440C B+B 
199541C B+B 
199642C B B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1996-11-01Ray Melo has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1996-04-01The Cleveland Spyders have waived Ray Melo.
1995-07-05The Cleveland Spyders have promoted Gene Valenzuela to the major league team. The Cleveland Spyders have designated Ray Melo for assignment.
1993-04-08The Cleveland Spyders have acquired Ray Melo from the waiver wire.
1993-03-25The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Dallas Neale to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Ray Melo for assignment.
1992-06-28The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Ray Melo on the trade block.
1988-08-11Ray Melo of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 22 days.
1987-10-18Ray Melo of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 40 days.
1985-07-31Ray Melo of the Pittsburgh Pirates has thrown a no-hitter against the New York Arrogance.
1984-08-07Ray Melo of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 24 days.
1981-08-19Ray Melo of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1980-08-14The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Ray Melo to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Alex Taylor for assignment.
1975-06-05Trade #1152528 has been completed between the Boston Neurotics and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Alvin Bauers, Dave Balcena, Ray Melo, Draft Pick 1979 Round 2 BOS (Nomar Moses), Draft Pick 1976 Round 1 BOS (Mike Lauder) from the Boston Neurotics in exchange for Mike Shellenback, Benny White.