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Name Team Age
Bob Niland Retired (2019, Age 36) 56
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 19
(2004)
3B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jimmy Ryan League 0 10 years (157 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 4/14/1983
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (SS)
C+ (45.0 %) (2.1 %) (0.7 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2019-11-01Bob Niland has retired from the Free Agency Pool
2019-04-06The New York red stix have waived Bob Niland.
2019-04-02The New York red stix have promoted Bert Thomas to the major league team. The New York red stix have promoted Shigezo Maeda to the major league team. The New York red stix have designated Bob Niland for assignment. The New York red stix have designated Phil Brennan for assignment.
2011-09-04Trade #1245230 has been completed between the New York red stix and the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs receive from the New York red stix in exchange for Bob Niland, Draft Pick 2013 Round 2 CHN (Roy Mills).
2011-04-01The Chicago Cubs have placed Bob Niland on the trade block.
2010-08-17Bob Niland of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
2008-04-11The Chicago Cubs have promoted Bob Niland to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Ellis Wertz to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Hub Martinez for assignment. The Chicago Cubs have designated Joe Kull for assignment.
2008-04-05The Chicago Cubs have acquired Bob Niland from the waiver wire.
2008-04-01The Milwaukee Lightning have waived Bob Niland.
2006-09-18The Milwaukee Lightning have acquired Bob Niland from the waiver wire.
2006-07-27The Montreal Voyageurs have waived Bob Niland.
2004-04-04The Montreal Twinkies have promoted Charlie Rariden to the major league team. The Montreal Twinkies have sent Bob Niland to the minors.
2004-04-01The Montreal Twinkies have promoted Bob Niland to the major league team.