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Cool Papa Bell League
5-5-2061
Yoshio Sakurai Third Base
Retired (2010, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
AVG .262 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
OPS .787 Status Deceased (2054) Option Years 0  
H 1848 Age at Death 81 Date of Birth 05-29-1973
HR 365 Drafted Round 1, Pick 4
(1999)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(30 games)
RBI 1183
SB 237
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R C+ Contact vs. L B- Endurance B-   Ldrship C+
Power vs. R B+ Power vs. L A- Velocity D+   Mentor vR A+
Speed B  Bunt D+ Control F    Mentor vL A+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range A+ WS Rings 1
1B --- LF A+ (98.8%) Arm B- WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health A- LCS Appearances 5
3B A+ (100%) RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 4
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

  Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Contact vs R   Power vs R   Contact vs L   Power vs L   Speed   Arm   Range 
199926C A B-A+A-B A+
200027C+A+B-A+A-B A+
200128C+A+B-A+A-B A+
200229B-A+B-A+A-B A+
200330B-A+B-A+A-B A+
200431B-A+B-A+A-B A+
200532B-A+B-A+A-B A+
200633B-A+B-A+A-B A+
200734B-A+B A+A-B A+
200835C+A B-A+A-B A+
200936C+A-B-A+B+B A+
201037C+A-B-A B+B-A+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2010-11-01Yoshio Sakurai has retired from the Chicago Curse
2009-04-16The Chicago Curse have placed Yoshio Sakurai on the trade block.
2008-08-15Yoshio Sakurai of the Chicago Curse is injured and is expected to be out 3 days.
2003-07-13Trade #1356470 has been completed between the Chicago Curse and the St. Louis Browns. The St. Louis Browns receive Tatsumi Kito, Beau Butters, Draft Pick 2004 Round 1 CHN (Guy Henley) from the Chicago Curse in exchange for Yoshio Sakurai, Draft Pick 2004 Round 2 STL (George Ryan).
2003-07-13Trade #1356470 has been completed between the Chicago Curse and the St. Louis Browns. The St. Louis Browns receive Tatsumi Kito, Beau Butters, Draft Pick 2004 Round 1 CHN (Guy Henley) from the Chicago Curse in exchange for Yoshio Sakurai, Draft Pick 2004 Round 2 STL (George Ryan).
2000-05-14The St. Louis Browns have promoted Yoshio Sakurai to the major league team. The St. Louis Browns have designated Ned Adams for assignment.
2000-05-14The St. Louis Browns have demoted Yoshio Sakurai to the minor leagues.
1999-04-01The St. Louis Browns have promoted Yoshio Sakurai to the major league team. The St. Louis Browns have designated Carl Frazier for assignment.
1999-03-01Trade #1294600 has been completed between the St. Louis Browns and the Chicago Black Sox. The Chicago Black Sox receive Draft Pick 2000 Round 1 STL (Jim Kainer), Draft Pick 1999 Round 1 STL (Gary Pence) from the St. Louis Browns in exchange for Draft Pick 1999 Round 1 CHN (Yoshio Sakurai).
1998-10-19Trade #1293969 has been completed between the Chicago Black Sox and the Chicago Curse. The Chicago Curse receive Draft Pick 1999 Round 1 CHA (Carl Devers) from the Chicago Black Sox in exchange for Jon Borland, Draft Pick 1999 Round 1 CHN (Yoshio Sakurai).