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Walter Johnson League
7-17-2369
Derek Sadowski Relief Pitcher
Retired (1974, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 6.29 Total Rating B-   Bats/Throws L/L
W-L 40-56 Status Deceased (2025) Option Years 0  
SV 14 Age at Death 86 Date of Birth 08-07-1939
K 444 Drafted Round 2, Pick 24
(1961)		 Majors Svc Time 9 years
(24 games)
IP 649.1
WHIP 1.76
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R F  Contact vs. L D- Endurance C    Ldrship A 
Power vs. R F  Power vs. L D- Velocity B+   Mentor Val A+
Speed C  Bunt D  Control C 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm A  WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health B+ LCS Appearances 0
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 
196122C B-C-
196223C B-C-
196324C B C-
196425C B C-
196526C B C 
196627C B C 
196728C B C 
196829C B+C 
196930C B+C 
197031C B+C 
197132C B+C 
197233C B+C 
197334C B+C 
197435C B+C 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1974-11-01Derek Sadowski has retired from the Philadelphia Athletics
1973-05-24The Philadelphia Athletics have re-claimed Derek Sadowski from the waiver wire.
1973-05-24The Philadelphia Athletics have designated Derek Sadowski for assignment.
1967-07-22A trade has been completed between the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Athletics. The Philadelphia Athletics receive Vladimir Lombardi, Rick Wise, Derek Sadowski, Draft Pick - 1968 Round 4 (BAL), Draft Pick - 1968 Round 1 (BAL) from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Jackie Brandt, Tug Luke.
1967-06-17The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Derek Sadowski to the major league team. The Baltimore Orioles have sent Bill Akers to the minors.
1967-06-17The Baltimore Orioles have acquired Derek Sadowski from the waiver wire.
1967-04-01The Baltimore Orioles have acquired Bob Harmon from the waiver wire. The Baltimore Orioles have waived Derek Sadowski.
1965-09-03The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Dave Tyrone to the major league team. The Baltimore Orioles have sent Derek Sadowski to the minors.
1965-04-15The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Derek Sadowski to the major league team. The Baltimore Orioles have sent Mark Hairston to the minors.
1965-04-15The Baltimore Orioles have demoted Derek Sadowski to the minor leagues.
1965-03-25The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Bill Akers to the major league team. The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Derek Sadowski to the major league team.
1963-04-15The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Rusty Harmon to the major league team. The Baltimore Orioles have sent Derek Sadowski to the minors.
1962-06-05The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Derek Sadowski to the major league team. The Baltimore Orioles have designated Pat Hrabosky for assignment.