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Dazzy Vance League
4-1-2176
John Gainer Relief Pitcher
Retired (2007, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.70 Total Rating A-   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 202-124 Status Deceased (2027) Option Years 0  
SV 2 Age at Death 56 Date of Birth 10-08-1971
K 2291 Drafted Round 1, Pick 3
(1989)		 Majors Svc Time 14 years
(32 games)
IP 3081.0
WHIP 1.23
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D+ Endurance C    Ldrship B-
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity A-   Mentor Val A 
Speed C+ Bunt C- Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D- WS Rings 5
1B --- LF --- Arm C- WS Appearances 8
2B --- CF ---   Health F  LCS Appearances 12
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 6
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
198918D C+C-
199019D B-C 
199120D B-B-
199221D+B B-
199322C-B B 
199423C-B+B 
199524C-B+B 
199625C-B+B 
199726C A-B 
199827C A-B 
199928C A-B 
200029C A-B+
200130C A-B+
200231C A-B+
200332C A-B+
200433C A-B+
200534C A-B+
200635C A-B+
200736C A-B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2007-11-01John Gainer has retired from the New York Black Sox
2006-04-16A trade has been completed between the New York Black Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Deke Robinson, Draft Pick - 2009 Round 1 (NYA), Draft Pick - 2008 Round 1 (NYA) from the New York Black Sox in exchange for John Gainer, Pete Cardenas.
2003-03-31A trade has been completed between the New York Black Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Humberto Nagel, John Gainer, Clay McCarthy, Draft Pick - 2004 Round 2 (NYA) from the New York Black Sox in exchange for Ben Coates, Tom Hyatt, Chris Hyers, Draft Pick - 2004 Round 2 (PIT).
1993-09-14The New York Black Sox have promoted John Gainer to the major league team.
1993-04-03The New York Black Sox have promoted Jim Marchildon to the major league team. The New York Black Sox have sent John Gainer to the minors.
1992-10-03The New York Black Sox have promoted John Gainer to the major league team. The New York Black Sox have promoted George Kelly to the major league team. The New York Black Sox have sent Art Fabregas to the minors. The New York Black Sox have designated Jim Marchildon for assignment.
1992-03-31The New York Black Sox have promoted Jim Marchildon to the major league team. The New York Black Sox have sent John Gainer to the minors.
1991-10-03The New York Black Sox have promoted John Gainer to the major league team.
1991-03-25The New York Black Sox have sent John Gainer to the minors. The New York Black Sox have sent George Kelly to the minors.
1990-10-03The New York Black Sox have promoted John Gainer to the major league team.