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Walter Johnson League
7-17-2369
Rick Pless Third Base
Retired (1983, Age 40)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
AVG .274 Total Rating B-   Bats/Throws B/R
OPS .801 Status Deceased (2027) Option Years 0  
H 2724 Age at Death 85 Date of Birth 12-06-1942
HR 419 Drafted Round 2, Pick 21
(1960)
Majors Svc Time 19 years
(92 games)
RBI 1581
SB 487
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R C+ Contact vs. L B- Endurance B-   Ldrship A-
Power vs. R Power vs. L Velocity D-   Mentor vR A+
Speed C+ Bunt D- Control D-   Mentor vL A+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range B+ WS Rings 0
1B --- LF D- (4.8%) Arm C+ WS Appearances 2
2B D- (4.3%) CF ---   Health B- LCS Appearances 3
3B A+ (100%) RF (0.2%)   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 2
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1973NLAll Star Starter (3B)
1976NLAll Star Reserve (3B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1983-11-01Rick Pless has retired from the Boston Red Sox
1983-04-29The Boston Red Sox have acquired Rick Pless from the waiver wire.
1983-04-15The Pittsburgh Prowlers have designated Rick Pless for assignment.
1972-04-15A trade has been completed between the Chicago ~CRASHERS~ and the Philadelphia Athletics. The Philadelphia Athletics receive Augie Clark, Draft Pick - 1975 Round 1 (CHN), Draft Pick - 1974 Round 1 (CHN), Draft Pick - 1973 Round 1 (CHN) from the Chicago ~CRASHERS~ in exchange for Rick Pless, Vladimir Lombardi.
1964-05-04The Philadelphia Athletics have promoted Rick Pless to the major league team. The Philadelphia Athletics have designated Bill Secory for assignment.