Show classic player card
Branch Rickey League
5-16-2229
Mike Retzer Shortstop
Retired (1967, Age 38)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
AVG .269 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
OPS .765 Status Deceased (2014) Option Years 0  
H 2448 Age at Death 85 Date of Birth 07-18-1929
HR 268 Drafted Round 1, Pick 1
(1950)		 Majors Svc Time 15 years
(31 games)
RBI 1047
SB 288
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R B+ Contact vs. L B  Endurance B-   Ldrship B 
Power vs. R B+ Power vs. L A- Velocity D-   Mentor vR A+
Speed B+ Bunt D- Control D-   Mentor vL A+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS A+ (100%) Range A- WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm B- WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF D- (8.3%)   Health B+ LCS Appearances 3
3B --- RF D  (13.4%)   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 10
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year   Series G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO HBP SF SB CS E OPS OBP SLG ISO AVG Awards
1958 LCS
4
16
2
4
1
0
1
1
1
 4 0 0
1
 0 0
.794
.294
.500
.250
.250
1960 LCS
7
28
4
7
1
0
0
6
6
 5 0 0
2
 0 2
.668
.382
.286
.036
.250
1960 WS
6
22
3
4
0
1
1
2
2
 1 0 0
0
 0 0
.659
.250
.409
.227
.182
1961 LCS
6
26
2
6
0
0
0
1
0
 6 0 0
0
 0 1
.462
.231
.231
.000
.231
1961 WS
7
30
12
11
4
0
2
5
4
 4 0 0
2
 0 0
1.141
.441
.700
.333
.367
Total
30
122
23
32
6
1
4
15
13
 20 0 0
5
 0 3
.760
.333
.426
.164
.262
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1967-11-01Mike Retzer has retired from the San Diego Wizards
1962-06-21Trade #1641016 has been completed between the New York Knockers and the San Diego Wizards. The San Diego Wizards receive Mike Retzer, George Crawford from the New York Knockers in exchange for Draft Pick 1963 Round 1 SD (Ernie Driessen), Draft Pick 1964 Round 1 SD (Kevin Conzelman).
1962-04-18The New York Knockers have placed Mike Retzer on the trade block.
1953-06-10Mike Retzer of the New York Knockers is injured and is expected to be out 26 days.
1953-04-01The New York Knockers have promoted Howie Dalena to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Mike Retzer to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Bucky Plympton to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Johnny Stoddard to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Johnny Bovee to the major league team. The New York Knockers have designated Bobby Davis for assignment.
1950-04-01The New York Knockers have promoted Scott Youngblood to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Ray Cross to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Jack Elliott to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Lee Heine to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Norman Naehring to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Gene Mercer to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Blas Schypinski to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Gil Upshaw to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Al Looney to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Bobby Davis to the major league team. The New York Knockers have sent Mike Retzer to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Isidro Spalding to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Johnny Bovee to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Kevin Oldham to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Johnny Stoddard to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Bill Lee to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Jeff Johns to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Walt Kane to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Bobby Underwood to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Jimmy Palmer to the minors.