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Name Team Age
Bobby Burnette Retired (1954, Age 34) Died (2001, Age 81)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 34, Pick 534
(1950)		 C R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AA) 0 0 years (0 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C  A- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C  B- D 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C  B- B 
Endurance Velocity Control
C  C+ D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B+ F  B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A  0 6/20/1920
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.8 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (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 
1950C C B-B-D A-D-
1951C C B-B-D A-D-
1952C C B-B-D A-D-
1953C C B-B-D A-D-
1954C C B-B-D A-D-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1954-11-01Bobby Burnette has retired from the Philadelphia Optimists
1954-05-30The Philadelphia Optimists have acquired Bobby Burnette from the waiver wire.
1954-04-26The New York Slushbuckets have acquired Don Whitney from the waiver wire. The New York Slushbuckets have waived Bobby Burnette.
1954-03-31The New York Slushbuckets have promoted Reggie Gorman to the major league team. The New York Slushbuckets have promoted Slingshot Sosa to the major league team. The New York Slushbuckets have designated Bobby Burnette for assignment. The New York Slushbuckets have designated Rheal Johnstone for assignment.
1953-06-29The New York Slushbuckets have promoted Bobby Burnette to the major league team. The New York Slushbuckets have sent Slingshot Sosa to the minors.
1953-06-18The New York Slushbuckets have promoted Eggs Benedict to the major league team. The New York Slushbuckets have promoted Babyface Murphy to the major league team. The New York Slushbuckets have promoted Slingshot Sosa to the major league team. The New York Slushbuckets have sent Scooter Shea to the minors. The New York Slushbuckets have designated Bobby Burnette for assignment. The New York Slushbuckets have sent Red Stephenson to the minors.
1953-04-26The New York Slushbuckets have promoted Bobby Burnette to the major league team. The New York Slushbuckets have sent Slingshot Sosa to the minors.
1953-04-26The New York Slushbuckets have acquired Bobby Burnette from the waiver wire. The New York Slushbuckets have waived Austin Clarkson.
1953-03-31The Washington Hannibals have waived Bobby Burnette.
1952-06-29The Washington Hannibals have promoted Joe Moore to the major league team. The Washington Hannibals have sent Bobby Burnette to the minors.
1951-08-24The Washington Hannibals have promoted Bobby Burnette to the major league team. The Washington Hannibals have sent Larry Brown to the minors.
1951-05-13The Washington Hannibals have promoted Mike Stahoviak to the major league team. The Washington Hannibals have sent Bobby Burnette to the minors.
1950-04-01The Kansas City Hannibals have promoted Bobby Burnette to the major league team. The Kansas City Hannibals have sent Joe Moore to the minors.