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Name Team Age
Ron Samford Retired (1962, Age 34) Died (1994, Age 66)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 38, Pick 597
(1950)
SS R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (A) 0 0 years (0 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- A+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ B-
Endurance Velocity Control
C+
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 5/13/1928
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(13.8 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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  Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Contact vs R   Power vs R   Contact vs L   Power vs L   Speed   Arm   Range 
1953C+C-C+B-A+B+
1954C+C-C+B-A+B+
1955C+C-B-A+B+
1956B-B-C+A+B+
1957B-B-C+A+B+
1958B-B-C+A+B+
1959B-B-C+A+B+
1960B-B-C+A+B+
1961B-B-C+A+B+
1962B-B-C+A+B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1962-11-01Ron Samford has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1962-09-07The Brooklyn Barnstormers have waived Ron Samford.
1961-08-30The Brooklyn Barnstormers have promoted Johnny Hiland to the major league team. The Brooklyn Barnstormers have designated Ron Samford for assignment.
1954-03-31The Philadelphia Barnstormers have promoted Joe Garagiola to the major league team. The Philadelphia Barnstormers have promoted Ray Jablonski to the major league team. The Philadelphia Barnstormers have promoted Ron Samford to the major league team. The Philadelphia Barnstormers have designated Ebba St,Claire for assignment. The Philadelphia Barnstormers have designated Hank Thompson for assignment. The Philadelphia Barnstormers have designated Foster Castleman for assignment.
1950-04-05The New York Barnstormers have renamed Beau Lambeth to Ron Samford.
1950-04-05A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pimps and the New York Barnstormers. The New York Barnstormers receive Beau Lambeth, Walt Torres from the Pittsburgh Pimps in exchange for Andy Podbielan, Mel Queen.