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Name Team Age
Lu Blue Retired (1974, Age 36) Died (2026, Age 89)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 9
(1957)
LF R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Keller Stargell League 0 14 years (17 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+ B+ C-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D+ B+ B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 12/24/1937
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (2B)
A+ (94.4 %) C+ (47.1 %) C- (31.9 %)
Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (---)
D+ (21.9 %) (2.1 %) (0.0 %)
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (SS)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Positions  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Team C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF PH
1970 BOS 0 0 0 7 0 152 0 0 1
1971 BOS 0 0 0 0 0 154 1 2 2
1972 BOS-BAL 0 0 0 0 0 107 0 24 5
1973 BAL 0 2 40 37 5 4 12 13 7
1974 BAL 0 2 17 6 4 7 3 1 10
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1974-11-01Lu Blue has retired from the Baltimore Orioles
1974-03-07The Baltimore Orioles have renamed Barry Groth to Lu Blue.
1972-07-13Trade #1332300 has been completed between the Boston Bees and the Baltimore Orioles. The Baltimore Orioles receive Barry Groth from the Boston Bees in exchange for Draft Pick 1973 Round 2 BAL (Bud Baldwin).
1972-04-26The Boston Bees have placed Barry Groth on the trade block.