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Lou Brock League
9-6-2069
Walter Kovacs Relief Pitcher
Retired (1987, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.73 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 28-38 Status Deceased (2028) Option Years 0  
SV 466 Age at Death 76 Date of Birth 09-15-1952
K 535 Drafted Round 2, Pick 26
(1970)
Majors Svc Time 12 years
(133 games)
IP 719.1
WHIP 1.34
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C-   Ldrship
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity B+   Mentor Val C+
Speed C+ Bunt C+ Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 9
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1977ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1978ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1979ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1980ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1982ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1983ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1984ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1985ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1986ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1987-11-01Walter Kovacs has retired from the Kansas City Monarchs
1976-03-01The Kansas City Monarchs have promoted Walter Kovacs to the major league team. The Kansas City Monarchs have designated Larry Crespo for assignment.
1975-08-23The Kansas City Monarchs have promoted James Lang to the major league team. The Kansas City Monarchs have sent Walter Kovacs to the minors.
1975-03-03The Kansas City Monarchs have promoted Walter Kovacs to the major league team. The Kansas City Monarchs have designated Gene Beard for assignment.
1970-04-01The Kansas City Monarchs have renamed Jimmy Jackson to Walter Kovacs.