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Name Team Age
Akio Sakamoto Retired (1979, Age 35) 45
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 40
(1969)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Old Jeter Wood League 0 6 years (160 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D+ C- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D+ D  D-
Endurance Velocity Control
C  A  C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B- B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 1/15/1944
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 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 
1970C A C 
1971C A C+
1972C A C+
1973C A C+
1974C A B-
1975C A+B-
1976C A+B-
1977C+A+B-
1978C+A+B-
1979C A C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1979-11-01Akio Sakamoto has retired from the San Diego Marines
1979-08-24The San Diego Marines have acquired Akio Sakamoto from the waiver wire.
1979-04-05The Cincinnati Big Red Machine have waived Akio Sakamoto.
1979-04-01The Cincinnati Big Red Machine have designated Akio Sakamoto for assignment.
1977-07-16Akio Sakamoto of the Cincinnati Big Red Machine is injured and is expected to be out 34 days.
1976-04-05The Cincinnati Big Red Machine have acquired Akio Sakamoto from the waiver wire.
1976-03-25The San Diego Marines have promoted Scott Cafego to the major league team. The San Diego Marines have promoted Jim Bradley to the major league team. The San Diego Marines have designated Ron Rudolph for assignment. The San Diego Marines have designated Akio Sakamoto for assignment.
1972-03-25The San Diego Marines have promoted Jose Benton to the major league team. The San Diego Marines have promoted Lou Motley to the major league team. The San Diego Marines have promoted Akio Sakamoto to the major league team. The San Diego Marines have designated Mike Buckles for assignment. The San Diego Marines have designated George Walberg for assignment. The San Diego Marines have designated Hersh Allen for assignment.