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Name Team Age
John Balcena Retired (1956, Age 34) Died (1997, Age 75)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 15, Pick 231
(1950)
2B R/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AAA) 0 0 years (0 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- D+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B- B+ D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B- A-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 8/1/1922
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (SS) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(84.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1956-11-01John Balcena has retired from the St. Louis Double Whiz
1956-07-15The St. Louis Double Whiz have promoted John Balcena to the major league team.
1956-04-10The St. Louis Double Whiz have acquired John Balcena from the waiver wire.
1956-03-31The Baltimore Scorpions have waived John Balcena.
1955-09-18The Baltimore Scorpions have acquired John Balcena from the waiver wire.
1955-06-17The Chicago Mills have waived John Balcena.
1955-04-10The Chicago Mills have promoted Eric Moran to the major league team. The Chicago Mills have designated John Balcena for assignment.
1950-07-18The Philadelphia Mills have promoted John Balcena to the major league team. The Philadelphia Mills have sent Tim Hafey to the minors.
1950-07-01The Philadelphia Mills have promoted Tom McConnell to the major league team. The Philadelphia Mills have sent John Balcena to the minors.