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Name	Team	Age
Walt Blyzka	Retired (2027, Age 38)	74
Drafted	Position	Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 48 (2007)	3B	R/R
League	Option Years	Majors Service Time
Luis Aparicio League	0	14 years (55 games)
Total Rating	Arm	Range
B-	A	C-
Contact vs R	Contact vs L	Speed
B	A	B
Power vs R	Power vs L	Bunting
C-	C+	D-
Endurance	Velocity	Control
B-	D-	D-
Leadership	Mentor vs RHP	Mentor vs LHP
D-	C-	C-
Health	Injured Days	Birthday
B+	0	10/28/1989
WS Rings	WS Appearances	LCS Appearances
0	0	1
Alt Pos (3B)	Alt Pos (RF)	Alt Pos (SS)
A+ (98.7 %)	B  (62.3 %)	C- (32.7 %)

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Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year	Contact vs R	Power vs R	Contact vs L	Power vs L	Speed	Arm	Range
2007	C-	F	B	D+	B-	B	D-
2008	C	D-	B+	C-	B	B+	D-
2009	C+	D	A-	C	B	A-	D
2010	B-	D+	A	C+	B+	A+	D+
2011	B-	C-	A	B-	A-	A+	C-
2012	B	C-	A+	B-	A-	A+	C-
2013	B	C-	A+	B-	A-	A+	C-
2014	B+	C	A+	B-	A-	A+	C-
2015	B+	C	A+	B-	A-	A+	C
2016	B+	C+	A+	B-	A-	A+	C
2017	A-	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2018	A-	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2019	A-	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2020	A-	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2021	A-	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2022	A-	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2023	A-	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2024	B+	C+	A+	B	A-	A+	C
2025	B+	C	A+	B-	A-	A+	C
2026	B+	C	A+	B-	B+	A+	C
2027	B	C	A+	B-	B	A	C

Career Transactions

Date	Transaction
2027-11-01	Walt Blyzka has retired from the Cincinnati Reds
2027-10-01	The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Walt Blyzka to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Floyd Corhan to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Bill Borland to the major league team.
2027-10-01	The Cincinnati Reds have acquired Walt Blyzka from the waiver wire.
2027-04-01	The Tampa Bay Tarpons have promoted Mike Warren to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Tarpons have promoted Barney Sirotka to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Tarpons have promoted Sugar Perry to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Tarpons have waived Steve Griffin. The Tampa Bay Tarpons have waived Floyd Corhan. The Tampa Bay Tarpons have waived Walt Blyzka.
2022-07-10	Walt Blyzka of the Tampa Bay Tarpons is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
2018-05-12	Trade #1529348 has been completed between the Cincinnati Reds and the Tampa Bay Tarpons. The Tampa Bay Tarpons receive Walt Blyzka, Draft Pick 2019 Round 4 CIN (Pidge Wickersham) from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Draft Pick 2020 Round 3 TB (Bill Nealon).
2018-05-12	Trade #1529348 has been completed between the Cincinnati Reds and the Tampa Bay Tarpons. The Tampa Bay Tarpons receive Walt Blyzka, Draft Pick 2019 Round 4 CIN (Pidge Wickersham) from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Draft Pick 2020 Round 3 TB (Bill Nealon).
2014-05-22	The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Walt Blyzka to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have sent Lefty Shields to the minors.
2012-10-23	The Cincinnati Reds have promoted John Caruso to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have sent Walt Blyzka to the minors. The Cincinnati Reds have sent Dan McLaughlin to the minors. The Cincinnati Reds have sent Minoru Arai to the minors.
2011-04-01	The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Walt Blyzka to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have designated Herm Lee for assignment.
2004-04-04	Trade #1336012 has been completed between the Colorado FlyingDogs and the Cincinnati Reds. The Cincinnati Reds receive Draft Pick 2007 Round 3 COL (Walt Blyzka), Draft Pick 2005 Round 1 CIN (Jesus Flora) from the Colorado FlyingDogs in exchange for Draft Pick 2007 Round 1 CIN (Morrie Asbjornson).