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Orlando Cepeda League (AAA)
8-5-2309
Don Francona Starting Pitcher
Retired (1987, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 5.18 Total Rating B-   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 112-143 Status Deceased (2022) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 71 Date of Birth 11-04-1951
K 1754 Drafted Round 2, Pick 20
(1969)
Majors Svc Time 13 years
(9 games)
IP 2413.1
WHIP 1.51
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L D- Endurance   Ldrship
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity B+   Mentor Val A-
Speed C+ Bunt D+ Control C+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm D+ WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health D+ LCS Appearances 4
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
2309 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2309 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total 369 2413.1 1754 1067 2582 1.51
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1987-11-01Don Francona has retired from the St. Louis Java Men
1986-07-10A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Java Men and the Boston Tough Guys. The Boston Tough Guys receive Dave Morton from the St. Louis Java Men in exchange for Don Francona.
1978-08-26A trade has been completed between the Washington War Tigers and the Cleveland Beat Down. The Cleveland Beat Down receive Don Francona from the Washington War Tigers in exchange for John Doherty, Draft Pick - 1979 Round 3 (CLE).
1975-04-01The Detroit War Tigers have promoted Don Francona to the major league team. The Detroit War Tigers have sent Jerry Miller to the minors.
1971-07-11The Detroit War Tigers have promoted Jim Hilley to the major league team. The Detroit War Tigers have sent Don Francona to the minors.
1971-06-15The Detroit War Tigers have promoted Don Francona to the major league team. The Detroit War Tigers have sent Al Heise to the minors.
1971-06-15The Detroit War Tigers have acquired Don Francona from the waiver wire.
1971-04-01The Philadelphia Juggernauts have waived Don Francona.