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Joe Medwick League
4-1-2058
Frank James Starting Pitcher
Retired (1977, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.96 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 152-129 Status Deceased (2018) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 77 Date of Birth 11-09-1941
K 1888 Drafted Round 1, Pick 4
(1963)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(24 games)
IP 2606.2
WHIP 1.30
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R F  Contact vs. L D- Endurance C+   Ldrship A+
Power vs. R D  Power vs. L D+ Velocity B+   Mentor Val A+
Speed B- Bunt C+ Control B 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D+ WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm C- WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health A- LCS Appearances 4
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 
196322C+B+B 
196423C+A B 
196524C+A B 
196625C+A B+
196726B-A B+
196827B-A+B+
196928B-A+B+
197029B-A+B+
197130B-A+B+
197231B-A+B+
197332B-A+B+
197433B-A+B+
197534B-A+B+
197635B-A B+
197736B-A-B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1977-11-01Frank James has retired from the Minnesota Lutefisk
1976-04-18A trade has been reversed between Boston Sons Of Liberty and New York Panzers. The New York Panzers have re-acquired Frank James, Draft Pick - 1977 Round 1 (NYA). The Boston Sons Of Liberty have re-acquired Bobby Ball.
1976-04-08A trade has been completed between the Boston Sons Of Liberty and the New York Panzers. The New York Panzers receive Bobby Ball from the Boston Sons Of Liberty in exchange for Frank James, Draft Pick - 1977 Round 1 (NYA).
1975-04-01A trade has been completed between the New York Panzers and the Philadelphia Flap Jacks. The Philadelphia Flap Jacks receive Draft Pick - 1976 Round 1 (NYA) from the New York Panzers in exchange for Frank James.
1966-07-16The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Frank James to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have sent Kid Gleason to the minors.
1966-06-21The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Kid Gleason to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have sent Frank James to the minors.
1965-09-12The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Frank James to the major league team.
1965-04-01The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Cal McLish to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have sent Frank James to the minors.
1965-03-01The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Frank James to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have designated Icebox Chamberlain for assignment.
1964-04-15A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Gashouse Gang and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies receive Charlie Hall, Bill Orndorff, Frank James, Bob Compton, Draft Pick - 1965 Round 1 (STL) from the St. Louis Gashouse Gang in exchange for Bernie Groth, John Olerud, Dutch Dalton, Tony Taylor.
1964-04-01The St. Louis Gashouse Gang have promoted Ed Streuli to the major league team. The St. Louis Gashouse Gang have sent Frank James to the minors.
1963-10-01The St. Louis Gashouse Gang have promoted Frank James to the major league team.