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Name Team Age
Van Jones Retired (1964, Age 34) Died (2007, Age 77)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 32, Pick 503
(1950)		 SP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AA) 0 0 years (0 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B  C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D+ D  B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D- C 
Endurance Velocity Control
A  A  C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B  A 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 7/30/1930
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 2
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1953A B+D+
1954A A-D+
1955A A-C-
1956A A-C-
1957A A-C 
1958A A C 
1959A A C+
1960A A C+
1961A A C+
1962A A C+
1963A A C+
1964A A C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1964-11-01Van Jones has retired from the Cincinnati Pimps
1964-05-01The Cincinnati Pimps have promoted Ed Segelke to the major league team. The Cincinnati Pimps have promoted Bobby Jones to the major league team. The Cincinnati Pimps have designated Van Jones for assignment. The Cincinnati Pimps have sent Pat Bool to the minors.
1955-04-17The Milwaukee Pimps have promoted Van Jones to the major league team. The Milwaukee Pimps have designated Leron Dedeaux for assignment.
1954-06-28The Pittsburgh Pimps have promoted Len Griffey to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pimps have sent Van Jones to the minors.
1954-05-18The Pittsburgh Pimps have promoted Van Jones to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pimps have sent Dick Connatser to the minors.
1950-04-04A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Slushbuckets and the Pittsburgh Pimps. The Pittsburgh Pimps receive Mike Burke, Don Bishop, Rabbit Keeton, Van Jones, Danny Hoch from the St. Louis Slushbuckets in exchange for Dan Morales, Fred St.Vrain, Johnny Adams.