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Name Team Age
Rick Byrdak Retired (1991, Age 45) Died (2024, Age 78)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 28
(1968)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Andres Galarraga League 0 16 years (105 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- D+ F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D  D+ D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D+ D 
Endurance Velocity Control
B+ C- A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A  A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D  0 10/31/1946
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 3 7
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year   Series W L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HBP BB SO WHIP ERA
1975 LCS 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3.2 8 4 4 0 0 4 2.18 9.82
1975 WS 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 12.2 16 12 7 0 3 15 1.50 4.97
1976 LCS 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 8.2 3 0 0 0 2 10 0.58 0.00
1976 WS 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 16.0 11 5 5 0 4 9 0.94 2.81
1977 LCS 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7.0 9 5 5 0 2 11 1.57 6.43
1978 LCS 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4.2 11 5 4 0 1 3 2.57 7.71
1978 WS 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 14.0 16 9 5 0 4 8 1.43 3.21
1981 LCS 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 6.0 6 2 2 0 0 5 1.00 3.00
Total 2 3 11 11 0 0 0 0 72.2 80 42 32 0 16 65 1.32 3.96
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1991-11-01Rick Byrdak has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1991-04-03The Chicago Hookers have waived Rick Byrdak. The Chicago Hookers have waived Buddy Gilligan.
1990-09-26The Chicago Hookers have promoted Bob Beck to the major league team. The Chicago Hookers have promoted Frank Grimes to the major league team. The Chicago Hookers have designated Rick Byrdak for assignment. The Chicago Hookers have sent Don White to the minors.
1990-08-20Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 21 days.
1989-07-27The Chicago Hookers have promoted Rick Byrdak to the major league team.
1989-07-27The Chicago Hookers have acquired Rick Byrdak from the waiver wire.
1989-06-18The Chicago Hookers have waived Rick Byrdak.
1989-05-21The Chicago Hookers have promoted Rick Byrdak to the major league team.
1989-05-21The Chicago Hookers have acquired Rick Byrdak from the waiver wire.
1989-04-11The Chicago Hookers have waived Rick Byrdak.
1986-05-16Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 8 days.
1985-05-16Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1984-08-14Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 9 days.
1980-04-22Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 48 days.
1978-08-28Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 28 days.
1977-04-27Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 9 days.
1975-07-10Rick Byrdak of the Chicago Hookers is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
1975-06-25Trade #1153518 has been completed between the Chicago Hookers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Roger Musial, Stub DeBerry (Optioned), Draft Pick 1979 Round 3 CHA (Rex Merkle), Draft Pick 1979 Round 1 CHA (Babe Jordan) from the Chicago Hookers in exchange for Rick Byrdak.
1975-06-16Rick Byrdak of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
1975-06-13The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Rick Byrdak on the trade block.
1974-08-25Rick Byrdak of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 21 days.
1973-07-02The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Rick Byrdak to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Jim Nunez for assignment.
1969-05-21The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Rick Byrdak from the waiver wire.
1969-04-29The Tampa Bay Athletics have waived Rick Byrdak.