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Dazzy Vance League
4-1-2176
Howie Criger Relief Pitcher
Retired (2029, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.20 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 63-59 Status Deceased (2064) Option Years 0  
SV 140 Age at Death 70 Date of Birth 02-03-1994
K 627 Drafted Round 1, Pick 11
(2014)
Majors Svc Time 14 years
(4 games)
IP 912.2
WHIP 1.38
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C-   Ldrship
Power vs. R Power vs. L D+ Velocity   Mentor Val
Speed C- Bunt Control
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C+ WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm WS Appearances 6
2B --- CF ---   Health LCS Appearances 7
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 2
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
2026NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
2027NLFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2029-11-01Howie Criger has retired from the Chicago Cubs
2028-03-31A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs receive Bill Goldsberry, Danny Brady, Howie Criger from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Freddy Cash, Jo-Jo Taylor.
2023-03-25A trade has been completed between the Detroit Brew Crew and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Don Frobel, Howie Criger from the Detroit Brew Crew in exchange for Kevin Delahanty, Bill Willis.
2021-07-21A trade has been completed between the Detroit Brew Crew and the Chicago Swordsmen. The Chicago Swordsmen receive George McCoy, Henry Peterson, Draft Pick - 2023 Round 1 (CHA), Draft Pick - 2022 Round 1 (WAS), Draft Pick - 2023 Round 1 (DET) from the Detroit Brew Crew in exchange for Howie Criger, Dick Upshaw, Randy Nelson.
2019-04-02Howie Criger of the Chicago Swordsmen is injured and is expected to be out 36 days.
2018-06-21Howie Criger of the Chicago Swordsmen is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
2016-09-16Howie Criger of the Chicago Swordsmen is injured and is expected to be out 9 days.
2016-03-31The Chicago Swordsmen have promoted Howie Criger to the major league team. The Chicago Swordsmen have designated Bernie Kitsos for assignment.