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Orlando Cepeda League (AA)
4-1-2206
Frank Buchanan Starting Pitcher
Retired (1978, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.95 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 118-144 Status Deceased (2015) Option Years 0  
SV 1 Age at Death 73 Date of Birth 07-01-1942
K 1608 Drafted Round 3, Pick 43
(1961)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(161 games)
IP 2319.1
WHIP 1.44
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L F  Endurance B-   Ldrship C 
Power vs. R F  Power vs. L D- Velocity B    Mentor Val B 
Speed C- Bunt C- Control B 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range F  WS Rings 2
1B --- LF --- Arm B  WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health C  LCS Appearances 3
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year   Team W L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HBP BB SO WHIP ERA Awards
1965 WAS
8
 16
31
31
3
0
0
 0
190.1
 235 139 133 9 83
126
1.67
6.29
1966 WAS
1
 3
30
2
0
0
0
 0
44.0
 54 33 31 1 15
27
1.57
6.34
1967 WAS
3
 12
31
19
1
0
0
 0
121.1
 153 82 77 3 42
90
1.61
5.71
1968 WAS
6
 9
33
13
0
0
1
 0
103.1
 120 75 72 2 50
72
1.65
6.27
1969 WAS
10
 13
27
27
5
2
0
 0
181.1
 192 90 88 5 50
135
1.33
4.37
1970 WAS
9
 12
36
30
3
1
0
 0
195.0
 230 130 116 9 86
155
1.62
5.35
1971 WAS
12
 7
37
24
4
1
0
 0
186.0
 184 100 92 2 53
129
1.27
4.45
1972 WAS
11
 6
29
24
3
1
0
 0
171.0
 180 93 89 3 66
104
1.44
4.68
1973 WAS
10
 8
28
28
1
0
0
 0
186.0
 187 100 99 7 72
124
1.39
4.79
1974 WAS
12
 9
28
28
1
0
0
 0
179.2
 188 97 92 2 69
136
1.43
4.61
1975 WAS
13
 12
35
35
4
0
0
 0
246.2
 226 118 113 5 72
164
1.21
4.12
1976 WAS
11
 20
36
36
3
2
0
 0
245.2
 242 134 125 4 97
173
1.38
4.58
1977 WAS
9
 11
28
28
1
0
0
 0
179.0
 172 99 92 5 83
112
1.42
4.63
1978 WAS
3
 6
36
8
0
0
0
 0
90.2
 110 58 56 1 21
61
1.44
5.56
2206
0
 0
0
0
0
0
0
 0
0.0
 0 0 0 0 0
0
0.00
0.00
Total
118
 144
445
333
29
7
1
 0
2319.1
 2473 1348 1275 58 859
1608
1.44
4.95
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1978-11-01Frank Buchanan has retired from the Washington Filibusters
1972-05-23A trade has been completed between the Chicago Wonders and the Kansas City Filibusters. The Kansas City Filibusters receive Frank Buchanan, Bert Rodriguez from the Chicago Wonders in exchange for Skeeter Swartz.
1971-06-13A trade has been completed between the Chicago Wonders and the Brooklyn Hells Angels. The Brooklyn Hells Angels receive Hub Amaro, John Lanier, Draft Pick - 1972 Round 3 (CHA) from the Chicago Wonders in exchange for Frank Buchanan.
1968-05-06A trade has been completed between the New York Hells Angels and the Kansas City Wonders. The Kansas City Wonders receive Frank Harrell, Rusty Guardado, Red Ruffing, Art Moore, Jo Jo White, Duke Kenworthy from the New York Hells Angels in exchange for Wayne Allen, Bill Smith, Willie Jestadt, Frank Buchanan.
1966-10-04The Boston Wonders have promoted Frank Buchanan to the major league team. The Boston Wonders have promoted Bud Dyck to the major league team. The Boston Wonders have promoted Chuck Roomes to the major league team. The Boston Wonders have designated Dave Gorbous for assignment. The Boston Wonders have designated Gordy Drew for assignment. The Boston Wonders have designated Jack Smith for assignment.
1966-08-02The Boston Wonders have sent Frank Buchanan to the minors.
1966-06-03The Boston Wonders have promoted Frank Buchanan to the major league team. The Boston Wonders have designated Craig Pacillo for assignment.
1966-04-12The Boston Wonders have promoted Randy Beamon to the major league team. The Boston Wonders have sent Frank Buchanan to the minors.
1965-04-01The Boston Wonders have promoted Frank Buchanan to the major league team. The Boston Wonders have promoted Bob Lincoln to the major league team. The Boston Wonders have sent Buck Carnett to the minors. The Boston Wonders have designated Hal McGuire for assignment.