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CAREER |
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA |
| AVG |
.260 |
Total Rating |
B
|
Bats/Throws |
R/R |
| OPS |
.731 |
Status |
Deceased (2005) |
Option Years |
0
|
| H |
1119 |
Age at Death |
64
|
Date of Birth |
10-18-1941 |
| HR |
136 |
Drafted |
Round 2, Pick 19
(1961) |
Majors Svc Time |
12 years
(28 games) |
| RBI |
600 |
| SB |
114 |
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| OFFENSE |
PITCHING |
MENTORING |
| Contact vs. R |
C+ |
Contact vs. L |
B |
Endurance |
B- |
Ldrship |
D+ |
| Power vs. R |
B+ |
Power vs. L |
A- |
Velocity |
D- |
Mentor vR |
B |
| Speed |
B+ |
Bunt |
D |
Control |
D- |
Mentor vL |
B |
| POSITIONS |
DEFENSE/HEALTH |
POSTSEASON |
| C * |
--- |
SS |
C (41.3%) |
Range |
B+ |
WS Rings |
0 |
| 1B |
C+ (46.4%) |
LF |
--- |
Arm |
B |
WS Appearances |
1 |
| 2B |
D- (5.5%) |
CF |
--- |
Health |
C- |
LCS Appearances |
4 |
| 3B |
A+ (100%) |
RF |
D- (4.4%) |
Injured Days |
0 |
All Star Teams |
0 |
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.
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Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements. |
| Year |
OS Age |
Contact vs R |
Power vs R |
Contact vs L |
Power vs L |
Speed |
Arm |
Range |
| 1961 | 20 | C- | C+ | C+ | B | B- | C- | C |
| 1962 | 21 | C | B- | C+ | B | B | C | C+ |
| 1963 | 22 | C | B- | B- | B+ | B | C+ | C+ |
| 1964 | 23 | C | B | B | B+ | B | B- | B- |
| 1965 | 24 | C+ | B+ | B | B+ | B | B | B |
| 1966 | 25 | C+ | B+ | B | A- | B+ | B | B |
| 1967 | 26 | C+ | B+ | B | A- | B+ | B | B |
| 1968 | 27 | B- | B+ | B | A | B+ | B | B |
| 1969 | 28 | B- | A- | B+ | A | B+ | B+ | B+ |
| 1970 | 29 | B- | A- | B+ | A | A- | B+ | B+ |
| 1971 | 30 | B- | A- | B+ | A | A- | B+ | B+ |
| 1972 | 31 | B- | A- | B+ | A | A- | B+ | B+ |
| 1973 | 32 | B- | A- | B+ | A | A- | B+ | B+ |
| 1974 | 33 | B- | A- | B+ | A | A- | B+ | B+ |
| 1975 | 34 | B- | A- | B+ | A | A- | B+ | B+ |
| 1976 | 35 | B- | B+ | B+ | A- | B+ | B | B+ |
Career Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
| 1976-11-01 | Jimmy Kirk has retired from the Pittsburgh Highlanders |
| 1975-04-06 | A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies and the Pittsburgh Highlanders. The Pittsburgh Highlanders receive Jimmy Kirk, Luke Walker, Mike Bussman from the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies in exchange for Luis Olmo, Phil Masi. |
| 1972-06-22 | Jimmy Kirk of the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies is injured and is expected to be out 40 days. |
| 1970-04-04 | A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies and the New York Youngstuds. The New York Youngstuds receive Edgar Martinez Jr., Dave Navarro, Joey Rampino, Draft Pick - 1973 Round 2 (BRO), Draft Pick - 1972 Round 1 (BRO) from the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies in exchange for Jimmy Kirk, Byron Wagner, Draft Pick - 1971 Round 3 (NYN). |
| 1967-09-03 | Jimmy Kirk of the New York Newbies is injured and is expected to be out 20 days. |
| 1966-04-13 | Jimmy Kirk of the New York Knights is injured and is expected to be out 42 days. |
| 1965-06-12 | Jimmy Kirk of the New York Knights is injured and is expected to be out 20 days. |
| 1965-03-01 | The New York Knights have promoted Mike McTartan to the major league team. The New York Knights have promoted Jimmy Kirk to the major league team. The New York Knights have designated Robber Baron for assignment. |
| 1961-08-24 | The New York Whiskey Cats have sent Jimmy Kirk to the minors. |
| 1961-07-27 | The New York Whiskey Cats have promoted Jimmy Kirk to the major leagues. |
| 1961-04-01 | The New York Whiskey Cats have renamed Tom Cora to Jimmy Kirk. |
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