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Medwick Jackson League
5-26-1979
Art Rittwage Center Field
Tampa Bay Smokers
SEASON BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
AVG .278 Total Rating   Bats/Throws R/R
OPS .833 Status Active Option Years 0  
OBP .350 Age 28 (OS 29) Date of Birth 09-05-1950
HR 8 Drafted Round 1, Pick 10
(1968)
Majors Svc Time 6 years
(8 games)
RBI 22
SB 11
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L Endurance B-   Ldrship
Power vs. R A- Power vs. L Velocity   Mentor vR
Speed Bunt C+ Control   Mentor vL
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS (18.7%) Range A- WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm A+ WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF A+ (100%)   Health B- LCS Appearances 2
3B (15.3%) RF C+ (44.1%)   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 2
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1977ALAll Star Starter (CF)
1978ALAll Star Reserve (OF)

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Joe Medwick League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1977-08-26Art Rittwage of the Tampa Bay Smokers is injured and is expected to be out 26 days.
1976-04-27Art Rittwage of the Tampa Bay Smokers is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1974-08-14Art Rittwage of the Tampa Bay Smokers is injured and is expected to be out 34 days.
1973-03-07Trade #1895202 has been completed between the Tampa Bay Smokers and the Cincinnati Mustangs. The Cincinnati Mustangs receive Pat McMakin, Draft Pick 1973 Round 1 TB (Dave Russell) from the Tampa Bay Smokers in exchange for Art Rittwage.
1973-03-07The Cincinnati Mustangs have promoted Art Rittwage to the major league team. The Cincinnati Mustangs have designated Skipper Cromwell for assignment.