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Wilbur Wood League
4-1-1980
George Griffin Relief Pitcher
Retired (1963, Age 41)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.97 Total Rating C+   Bats/Throws B/R
W-L 149-105 Status Retired (1963) Option Years 0  
SV 14 Age 57 (OS 58) Date of Birth 08-08-1922
K 1348 Drafted Round 1, Pick 5
(1950)		 Majors Svc Time 13 years
(115 games)
IP 2070.0
WHIP 1.27
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L F  Endurance C    Ldrship A+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity D+   Mentor Val C+
Speed C+ Bunt C- Control A-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D+ WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm D  WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health B+ LCS Appearances 3
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 2
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 
Year Type OS Age Chances   Active GS Injured  Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1950 Majors 28 53.08 162 36 0 3 / 17 1 / 14 0 / 22 4 / 53
1951 Majors 29 53.66 162 37 0 0 / 17 0 / 17 0 / 19 0 / 53
1952 Majors 30 53.78 162 37 0 0 / 13 1 / 19 0 / 21 1 / 53
1953 Majors 31 48.70 139 31 23 0 / 11 0 / 16 0 / 21 0 / 48
1954 Majors 32 53.08 162 36 0 0 / 14 2 / 19 0 / 20 2 / 53
1955 Majors 33 51.92 162 33 0 0 / 10 0 / 25 0 / 16 0 / 51
1956 Majors 34 43.06 162 24 0 -3 / 14 -2 / 17 -4 / 12 -9 / 43
1957 Majors 35 42.70 159 13 0 -1 / 11 -9 / 20 -2 / 11 -12 / 42
1958 Majors 36 42.20 162 0 0 -3 / 9 -5 / 17 -2 / 16 -10 / 42
1959 Majors 37 36.52 162 0 0 -3 / 4 -4 / 16 -2 / 16 -9 / 36
1960 Majors 38 41.37 162 0 0 -2 / 7 -7 / 15 5 / 19 -4 / 41
1961 Majors 39 40.52 162 0 0 -1 / 6 0 / 13 -4 / 21 -5 / 40
1962 Majors 40 42.56 162 0 0 -2 / 11 -5 / 14 -5 / 17 -12 / 42
1963 Majors 41 17.45 135 0 0 -2 / 0 -3 / 9 -4 / 8 -9 / 17
Total 2215 247 23 -14 / 144 -31 / 231 -18 / 239 -63 / 614
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1963-11-01George Griffin has retired from the New York Yankees
1963-05-05The New York Yankees have promoted George Griffin to the major league team. The New York Yankees have designated Alex Cosey for assignment.
1963-05-05The New York Yankees have acquired George Griffin from the waiver wire.
1963-04-04The Washington G-Men have waived George Griffin.
1957-09-04The Washington G-Men have acquired George Griffin from the waiver wire.
1957-08-31The Los Angeles Angels have designated George Griffin for assignment.
1955-07-25A trade has been completed between the Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Swedes. The Minnesota Swedes receive Harry Posada, Jim Poquette from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for George Griffin. Vote on Trade.
1955-03-26A trade has been completed between the Minnesota Swedes and the Detroit Rebels. The Detroit Rebels receive Eric Collins from the Minnesota Swedes in exchange for George Griffin.
1954-11-01George Griffin now holds the league record for career shutouts.
1954-07-06The Detroit Rebels have placed George Griffin on the trade block.
1953-07-11George Griffin of the Detroit Rebels is injured and is expected to be out 27 days.