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Name Team Age
Russ Hengel Retired (1980, Age 35) 60
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 19
(1966)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Old Molitor Delahanty League 0 9 years (36 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D+ C  B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D- D 
Endurance Velocity Control
C  A- C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
F  D+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 12/18/1944
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
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 
1970C A B-
1971C+A B-
1972C+A B-
1973C+A B-
1974C+A B 
1975C+A B 
1976C+A+B 
1977C+A+B 
1978C+A+B 
1979C+A-B-
1980C A-B-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1980-11-01Russ Hengel has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1980-04-16The Toronto Fightin Maple Syrup have waived Russ Hengel.
1980-04-08The Toronto Fightin Maple Syrup have designated Russ Hengel for assignment.
1976-05-20Trade #1347333 has been completed between the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Fightin Maple Syrup. The Toronto Fightin Maple Syrup receive Steven Pearcy, Randy Law, Russ Hengel from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Dick Gillespie, Jermaine Groom, Juan Carlson, Draft Pick 1979 Round 2 TOR (Jerry Quintana), Draft Pick 1978 Round 2 TOR (Fritz Queen).
1976-05-01The Kansas City Royals have placed Russ Hengel on the trade block.
1975-07-22The Kansas City Royals have promoted Russ Hengel to the major league team. The Kansas City Royals have sent Rip Reid to the minors.
1975-07-22The Kansas City Royals have acquired Russ Hengel from the waiver wire.
1975-07-15The Colorado Cobras have waived Russ Hengel.
1975-06-26The Colorado Cobras have designated Russ Hengel for assignment.
1974-07-21Russ Hengel of the Colorado Cobras is injured and is expected to be out 41 days.
1971-04-01The Colorado Cobras have promoted Elder Cruz to the major league team. The Colorado Cobras have promoted Scott Shears to the major league team. The Colorado Cobras have promoted Russ Hengel to the major league team.