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Hank Aaron League
4-1-2201
John Testa Starting Pitcher
Retired (1994, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 6.42 Total Rating   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 65-159 Status Deceased (2026) Option Years 0  
SV 2 Age at Death 67 Date of Birth 06-29-1959
K 1077 Drafted Round 3, Pick 46
(1981)
Majors Svc Time 12 years
(99 games)
IP 1658.0
WHIP 1.71
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L C- Endurance B-   Ldrship
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L Velocity   Mentor Val A+
Speed A- Bunt D+ Control B-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D- WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health D- LCS Appearances 0
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.

 
Year Type OS Age Chances   Active GS Injured  Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1981 Majors 22 0.00 3 / 6 2 / 14 1 / 17 6 / 37
1982 Majors 23 0.00 1 / 8 4 / 18 6 / 14 11 / 40
1983 Majors 24 0.00 4 / 9 6 / 17 4 / 16 14 / 42
1984 Majors 25 0.00 2 / 6 3 / 22 3 / 16 8 / 44
1985 Majors 26 0.00 0 / 0 0 / 2 0 / 7 0 / 9
1986 Minors 27 6.00 0 / 0 0 / 1 0 / 6 0 / 7
1986 Majors 27 2.00 0 / 0 0 / 1 0 / 1 0 / 2
1987 Minors 28 5.00 0 / 1 0 / 4 0 / 1 0 / 6
1987 Majors 28 4.46 0 / 0 0 / 3 0 / 1 0 / 4
1988 Majors 29 19.28 0 / 0 0 / 11 1 / 8 1 / 19
1989 Majors 30 35.55 1 / 4 0 / 13 2 / 18 3 / 35
1990 Majors 31 27.75 0 / 0 2 / 12 1 / 15 3 / 27
1991 Majors 32 25.09 0 / 0 1 / 14 0 / 11 1 / 25
1992 Majors 33 54.58 0 / 15 0 / 19 0 / 20 0 / 54
1993 Majors 34 32.42 0 / 1 1 / 16 0 / 15 1 / 32
1994 Majors 35 42.95 0 / 5 0 / 17 0 / 20 0 / 42
Total 0 0 0 11 / 55 19 / 184 18 / 186 48 / 425
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1994-11-01John Testa has retired from the Cleveland Indians
1993-06-17A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Sliders and the Cleveland Indians. The Cleveland Indians receive John Testa, Juan Voltz, Draft Pick - 1996 Round 2 (STL), Draft Pick - 1995 Round 2 (STL) from the St. Louis Sliders in exchange for Clinton Fisk, Detroit Moody.
1991-08-15A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Sliders and the Pittsburgh Mollies. The Pittsburgh Mollies receive Bill Barclay, Toney Bettera (Optioned), Draft Pick - 1992 Round 3 (STL) from the St. Louis Sliders in exchange for Dick Spaight, John Testa, Sammy Johnson.
1988-03-31A trade has been completed between the Chicago 89s and the Pittsburgh Mollies. The Pittsburgh Mollies receive John Testa from the Chicago 89s in exchange for Draft Pick - 1989 Round 3 (PIT).
1988-03-31The Chicago 89s have re-claimed John Testa from the waiver wire.
1988-03-30The Chicago 89s have promoted Bill Riggins to the major league team. The Chicago 89s have designated John Testa for assignment.
1987-08-08The Chicago 89s have promoted John Testa to the major league team. The Chicago 89s have designated Birdie Weiss for assignment.
1986-06-15The Chicago 89s have promoted Frank Singer to the major league team. The Chicago 89s have promoted Earl Ferraro to the major league team. The Chicago 89s have designated Jack East for assignment. The Chicago 89s have sent John Testa to the minors.
1981-04-03The Chicago 89s have promoted John Testa to the major league team.
1981-03-31A trade has been completed between the Chicago 89s and the Philadelphia Doilies. The Philadelphia Doilies receive Barry Lowe, Bob Fletcher, Max Santana, Jr. from the Chicago 89s in exchange for Lorenzo Dunegan, Colden Haulfield, John Testa, Truck McKeithan, Draft Pick - 1982 Round 1 (PHI), Draft Pick - 1982 Round 1 (DET).