Show classic player card
Ramirez Berra League
4-4-2098
Rufus Ward Starting Pitcher
Retired (1981, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.71 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws B/R
W-L 121-101 Status Deceased (2027) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 82 Date of Birth 02-25-1945
K 1314 Drafted Round 2, Pick 19
(1968)		 Majors Svc Time 8 years
(108 games)
IP 1998.0
WHIP 1.24
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L F  Endurance A    Ldrship C-
Power vs. R F  Power vs. L D- Velocity C-   Mentor Val B-
Speed C- Bunt D- Control A 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range B+ WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C- WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health B+ LCS Appearances 1
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 1
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
197025A+C A-
197126A+C+A 
197227A+C+A 
197328A+C+A+
197429A+C+A+
197530A+C+A+
197631A+C+A+
197732A+C+A+
197833A+C+A+
197934A+C+A+
198035A+C+A+
198136A C A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1981-11-01Rufus Ward has retired from the Brooklyn Raiders
1981-07-18The Brooklyn Raiders have acquired Rufus Ward from the waiver wire.
1981-07-05The Cincinnati Reds have waived Rufus Ward.
1981-05-29The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Rufus Ward to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have designated Emil Estrada for assignment.
1981-05-29The Cincinnati Reds have acquired Rufus Ward from the waiver wire. The Cincinnati Reds have waived Tim Wicker.
1981-04-25The Brooklyn Raiders have waived Rufus Ward.
1981-04-01The Brooklyn Raiders have designated Emil Estrada for assignment. The Brooklyn Raiders have designated Rufus Ward for assignment. The Brooklyn Raiders have sent Phil Meador to the minors.
1973-11-01Rufus Ward now holds the league record for career no hitters.
1973-10-22The Brooklyn Raiders have placed Rufus Ward on the trade block.
1973-07-10Rufus Ward of the Brooklyn Raiders has thrown a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Shockers.
1972-09-26The Brooklyn Raiders have promoted Rufus Ward to the major league team.
1970-04-01The Brooklyn Raiders have acquired Rufus Ward from the waiver wire.