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Satchel Paige League
9-12-2046
Tony Russell Starting Pitcher
Retired (1990, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.31 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws L/R
W-L 250-114 Status Deceased (2017) Option Years 0  
SV 6 Age at Death 64 Date of Birth 05-09-1953
K 2916 Drafted Round 1, Pick 11
(1971)
Majors Svc Time 14 years
(104 games)
IP 3290.1
WHIP 1.22
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance   Ldrship A-
Power vs. R Power vs. L Velocity   Mentor Val A+
Speed B- Bunt D- Control
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm B+ WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health D- LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 8
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
197118A+B-D+
197219A+A-C-
197320A+
197421A+A+C+
197522A+A+B-
197623A+A+
197724A+A+
197825A+A+B+
197926A+A+B+
198027A+A+B+
198128A+A+B+
198229A+A+B+
198330A+A+A-
198431A+A+A-
198532A+A+A-
198633A+A+A-
198734A+A+A-
198835A+A+B+
198936A+B+
199037A+B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1990-11-01Tony Russell has retired from the Detroit Mustangs
1990-05-06Tony Russell of the Detroit Mustangs is injured and is expected to be out 42 days.
1988-11-01Tony Russell now holds the league record for career shutouts.
1984-05-29Trade #1631615 has been completed between the Chicago Stars and the Detroit Mustangs. The Detroit Mustangs receive Joe Hall, Tony Russell, Draft Pick 1986 Round 2 CHA (Tom Balas) from the Chicago Stars in exchange for Hugo Origo, George Stayontopothis, Draft Pick - 1985 Round 1 (DET).
1979-08-24Tony Russell of the Chicago Stars is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1978-06-11Tony Russell of the Chicago Stars is injured and is expected to be out 27 days.
1975-08-23The Chicago Stars have promoted Tony Russell to the major league team. The Chicago Stars have designated Dave Hatcher for assignment.