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Amos Otis League
5-12-2139
George Francona Relief Pitcher
Retired (1974, Age 34)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 6.66 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/L
W-L 24-28 Status Deceased (2015) Option Years 0  
SV 2 Age at Death 75 Date of Birth 04-22-1940
K 466 Drafted Round 3, Pick 36
(1958)		 Majors Svc Time 6 years
(133 games)
IP 661.2
WHIP 1.79
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R F  Contact vs. L D- Endurance C    Ldrship D 
Power vs. R F  Power vs. L D- Velocity A    Mentor Val C 
Speed B- Bunt D  Control C 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D- WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C  WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health C+ LCS Appearances 1
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
195818C-B D 
195919C-B D 
196020C-B+D+
196121C-A-D+
196222C-A-D+
196323C-A-D+
196424C-A-D+
196525C-A-C-
196626C A C-
196727C A C-
196828C A C 
196929C A C 
197030C A C 
197131C A C 
197232C A C 
197333C A C 
197434C A C 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1974-11-01George Francona has retired from the Chicago White Sox
1974-08-05The Chicago White Sox have promoted Art Coughtry to the major league team. The Chicago White Sox have designated George Francona for assignment.
1974-07-13The Chicago White Sox have promoted George Francona to the major league team. The Chicago White Sox have sent Art Coughtry to the minors.
1974-04-09The Chicago White Sox have promoted Jesse Beltran to the major league team. The Chicago White Sox have designated George Francona for assignment.
1970-04-01The Chicago White Sox have promoted George Francona to the major league team.
1969-10-01The Chicago White Sox have designated George Francona for assignment.
1969-09-29The Chicago White Sox have promoted George Francona to the major league team.
1969-04-17The Chicago White Sox have designated George Francona for assignment.
1969-04-16The Chicago White Sox have promoted George Francona to the major league team.
1969-04-16The Chicago White Sox have acquired George Francona from the waiver wire.
1969-04-08The Cleveland Indians have waived George Francona.
1966-07-04The Cleveland Indians have promoted Rod Kelso to the major league team. The Cleveland Indians have designated George Francona for assignment.
1964-05-22The Cleveland Indians have promoted George Francona to the major league team. The Cleveland Indians have sent Jack Howell to the minors.
1964-05-16The Cleveland Indians have promoted John Smith to the major league team. The Cleveland Indians have designated George Francona for assignment.
1964-05-15The Cleveland Indians have acquired George Francona from the waiver wire.
1964-05-15The Cleveland Indians have demoted John Smith to the minor leagues.
1964-05-11The Chicago Red Stars have promoted Paul Hartley to the major league team. The Chicago Red Stars have designated George Francona for assignment.
1964-04-03The Chicago Red Stars have promoted George Francona to the major league team. The Chicago Red Stars have designated Randy Karchner for assignment.
1963-08-08The Chicago Red Stars have sent George Francona down to the minors.
1963-07-04The Chicago Red Stars have promoted George Francona to the major league team. The Chicago Red Stars have designated Maury Leach for assignment.
1959-08-19A trade has been completed between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Red Stars. The Chicago Red Stars receive George Francona, Draft Pick - 1960 Round 1 (PIT), Draft Pick - 1961 Round 2 (CHA) from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Hi Luque.