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Name Team Age
John Butka Retired (1968, Age 35) Died (1997, Age 64)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 17
(1956)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Ashburn Crawford League 0 11 years (100 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C  D+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D+ D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D+ D-
Endurance Velocity Control
C  B  B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B- A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
F  0 1/7/1933
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 
1956C B+B-
1957C B+B-
1958C B+B 
1959C B+B+
1960C B+B+
1961C B+B+
1962C B+B+
1963C+A-B+
1964C+A-B+
1965C+A-B+
1966C+A-A-
1967C+A-A-
1968C+B+B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1968-11-01John Butka has retired from the San Francisco Seals
1968-09-05The San Francisco Seals have promoted John Butka to the major league team. The San Francisco Seals have sent Jimmy Lee to the minors.
1968-08-29The San Francisco Seals have designated John Butka for assignment.
1968-05-16The San Francisco Seals have promoted John Butka to the major league team. The San Francisco Seals have designated Ken Boswell for assignment.
1968-05-16The San Francisco Seals have acquired John Butka from the waiver wire.
1968-05-12The Minnesota Scotsmen have waived John Butka.
1968-04-13The Minnesota Scotsmen have promoted Lou Millette to the major league team. The Minnesota Scotsmen have designated John Butka for assignment.
1965-05-31John Butka of the Minnesota Scotsmen is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
1957-04-08The Texas Titans have promoted John Butka to the major league team. The Texas Titans have promoted Lefty Culberson to the major league team. The Texas Titans have designated Mickey Schaefer for assignment. The Texas Titans have designated George Howell for assignment.