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Mike Piazza League
10-4-2123
Rick Closter Relief Pitcher
Retired (1977, Age 34)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 7.64 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 10-18 Status Deceased (2013) Option Years 0  
SV 3 Age at Death 70 Date of Birth 06-15-1943
K 185 Drafted Round 2, Pick 22
(1962)		 Majors Svc Time 2 years
(56 games)
IP 299.1
WHIP 1.93
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C+   Ldrship D+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L F  Velocity B    Mentor Val B-
Speed B  Bunt C- Control B 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm B- WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health C+ LCS Appearances 0
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.


Last pitched 191 or more days ago.
Date Batters Faced
2123-10-03 0
2123-10-02 0
2123-10-01 0
2123-09-30 0
2123-09-29 0
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1977-11-01Rick Closter has retired from the Tampa Bay Black Sox
1977-06-15The Tampa Bay Black Sox have promoted Art Hatter to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Black Sox have promoted Rick Closter to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Black Sox have designated Kevin Johns for assignment. The Tampa Bay Black Sox have designated Lew Folkers for assignment.
1977-06-15The Tampa Bay Black Sox have acquired Rick Closter from the waiver wire.
1977-05-19The Seattle Mariners have waived Rick Closter.
1975-04-01The Seattle Mariners have acquired Rick Closter from the waiver wire.
1970-04-01The Boston Sand Cats have waived Rick Closter.
1969-07-29The Boston Sand Cats have acquired Rick Closter from the waiver wire.
1969-04-01The New York Times have waived Rick Closter.
1966-05-27The New York Times have promoted Jimmy Reaper to the major league team. The New York Times have sent Rick Closter to the minors.
1965-08-16Rick Closter of the New York Times is injured and is expected to be out 8 days.
1964-07-13The New York Times have promoted Rick Closter to the major league team.