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Orlando Cepeda League (AA)
4-1-2206
Bill Tate Relief Pitcher
Retired (1998, Age 38)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.55 Total Rating   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 60-73 Status Deceased (2034) Option Years 0  
SV 769 Age at Death 74 Date of Birth 05-19-1960
K 896 Drafted Round 1, Pick 4
(1979)
Majors Svc Time 18 years
(19 games)
IP 1177.1
WHIP 1.31
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L D- Endurance   Ldrship D+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity A-   Mentor Val C+
Speed C+ Bunt Control B-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 2
1B --- LF --- Arm B- WS Appearances 3
2B --- CF ---   Health D+ LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 9
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1987ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1989ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1990ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1991ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1992ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1993ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1995ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1996ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1997ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1998-11-01Bill Tate has retired from the Detroit Smitties
1982-08-13The Detroit Smitties have promoted Bill Tate to the major league team. The Detroit Smitties have designated Don Hallinan for assignment.
1982-08-13The Detroit Smitties have demoted Bill Tate to the minor leagues.
1981-03-26The Detroit Smitties have promoted Bill Tate to the major league team. The Detroit Smitties have promoted Red Watkins to the major league team. The Detroit Smitties have promoted Erv Walker to the major league team.