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Lou Whitaker League
4-1-2080
Ken Gotay Starting Pitcher
Retired (1970, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.47 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws L/L
W-L 295-166 Status Deceased (2004) Option Years 0  
SV 1 Age at Death 71 Date of Birth 06-09-1933
K 3116 Drafted Round 1, Pick 1
(1951)
Majors Svc Time 18 years
(35 games)
IP 4373.0
WHIP 1.24
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L Endurance   Ldrship
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L Velocity   Mentor Val
Speed Bunt Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 3
1B --- LF --- Arm C- WS Appearances 5
2B --- CF ---   Health D+ LCS Appearances 11
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 10
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1956NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1959NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1961NLCy Young Award; All Star Starter (SP)
1962NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1963NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1964NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1965NLAll Star Starter (SP)
1967NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1968NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1969NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1970-11-01Ken Gotay has retired from the Brooklyn Royal Giants
1967-07-17A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati River Cats and the Brooklyn Royal Giants. The Brooklyn Royal Giants receive Jay Smith, Ken Gotay from the Cincinnati River Cats in exchange for Dave Schmit, Draft Pick - 1968 Round 1 (BRO), Draft Pick - 1969 Round 2 (BRO).
1964-04-26Ken Gotay of the Cincinnati River Cats is injured and is expected to be out 12 days.
1963-06-23Ken Gotay of the Cincinnati River Cats is injured and is expected to be out 22 days.
1953-04-09The Cincinnati River Cats have promoted Ken Gotay to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Cats have designated Johnny McGwire for assignment.
1951-04-29A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Ravioli and the Cincinnati River Cats. The Cincinnati River Cats receive Ken Gotay, Draft Pick - 1952 Round 1 (DET) from the St. Louis Ravioli in exchange for Herman Werner, Yamil Cheney.