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Orlando Cepeda League (A)
4-1-2121
Joe Held Relief Pitcher
Retired (2004, Age 39)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.53 Total Rating B-   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 132-162 Status Deceased (2041) Option Years 0  
SV 174 Age at Death 76 Date of Birth 03-25-1965
K 1818 Drafted Round 2, Pick 31
(1983)
Majors Svc Time 15 years
(88 games)
IP 2567.2
WHIP 1.37
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance   Ldrship B-
Power vs. R Power vs. L Velocity   Mentor Val B+
Speed Bunt D+ Control B-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C+ WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health LCS Appearances 1
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 4
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1998ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1999ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
2001ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
2002ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2004-11-01Joe Held has retired from the Free Agency Pool
2004-10-13The Brooklyn Istari have designated Joe Held for assignment.
2004-04-19The Brooklyn Istari have promoted Joe Held to the major league team. The Brooklyn Istari have designated Kevin Stafford for assignment.
2004-04-19The Brooklyn Istari have acquired Joe Held from the waiver wire.
2004-04-01The New York Drifters have waived Joe Held.
2003-08-18The New York Drifters have promoted Dave Spencer to the major league team. The New York Drifters have promoted Dee Armbruster to the major league team. The New York Drifters have designated Keith Comstock for assignment. The New York Drifters have designated Joe Held for assignment.
1995-08-09A trade has been completed between the Boston Corsairs and the Chicago Drifters. The Chicago Drifters receive Joe Held from the Boston Corsairs in exchange for Johnny Closter.
1989-05-07A trade has been completed between the Detroit Smitties and the Cleveland Corsairs. The Cleveland Corsairs receive Joe Held, Draft Pick - 1990 Round 1 (DET) from the Detroit Smitties in exchange for Len Bogle.
1989-04-01The Detroit Smitties have promoted Joe Held to the major league team. The Detroit Smitties have designated Bill Purdy for assignment.