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Name Team Age
Rafael Tyson Retired (1984, Age 35) Died (2012, Age 64)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 39
(1966)		 C R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Carl Dunn League 0 13 years (41 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  A  B 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ A- B 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ B  D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- F 
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
F  0 11/27/1948
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 3
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Positions  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year POS Team G GS INN TC PO A E DP PB SB CS CS% +/- RF   FPCT
1970 C ARI 6 2 23.0 26 26 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.0% 0 10.17 1.000
1971 C ARI 36 24 233.33 194 184 10 0 0 0 20 7 25.9% 0 7.48 1.000
1972 C ARI 21 17 153.33 129 124 4 1 1 0 25 3 10.7% 0 7.51 .992
1973 C ARI 55 36 341.66 310 287 19 4 0 0 41 16 28.1% 0 8.06 .987
1974 C ARI 46 29 277.33 228 217 11 0 0 2 25 10 28.6% 0 7.40 1.000
1975 C ARI 45 28 267.0 216 198 15 3 1 1 25 12 32.4% -1 7.18 .986
1976 C ARI 122 122 1069.66 976 930 42 4 2 5 74 35 32.1% +1 8.18 .996
1977 C ARI 122 122 1097.0 921 880 39 2 4 10 92 33 26.4% -1 7.54 .998
1978 C ARI 122 122 1067.66 934 886 44 4 0 11 75 34 31.2% +1 7.84 .996
1979 C ARI 122 122 1080.0 943 907 35 1 1 7 70 31 30.7% 0 7.85 .999
1980 C ARI 122 122 1076.0 960 916 43 1 1 5 76 31 29.0% 0 8.02 .999
1981 C ARI 122 122 1059.33 881 837 43 1 2 2 79 30 27.5% +2 7.48 .999
1982 C ARI 99 87 782.33 642 608 32 2 2 3 44 22 33.3% 0 7.36 .997
1983 C ARI 38 27 257.0 218 203 11 4 1 1 24 9 27.3% 0 7.49 .982
1984 C ARI-SD 45 21 226.0 192 182 8 2 1 1 13 8 38.1% 0 7.57 .990
Total 1123 1003 9010.63 7770 7385 356 29 16 48 684 281 29.1% +2 7.73 .996
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1984-11-01Rafael Tyson has retired from the San Diego Surfers
1984-04-09Trade #1645437 has been completed between the Arizona Prospectors and the San Diego Surfers. The San Diego Surfers receive Rafael Tyson from the Arizona Prospectors in exchange for Bobby Smith.
1982-09-16Rafael Tyson of the Arizona Prospectors is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1972-06-26The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Rafael Tyson to the major league team. The Arizona Desert Dogs have designated Jake Richardson for assignment.
1971-10-02The Arizona Desert Dogs have sent Rafael Tyson to the minors. The Arizona Desert Dogs have sent Brian Richmond to the minors. The Arizona Desert Dogs have sent John McGriff to the minors.
1971-08-28The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Waddy Smith to the major league team. The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Rafael Tyson to the major league team. The Arizona Desert Dogs have sent Pete Ferris to the minors. The Arizona Desert Dogs have sent John McGriff to the minors.
1971-06-29The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Andres Aguila to the major league team. The Arizona Desert Dogs have sent Rafael Tyson to the minors.
1971-04-01The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Rafael Tyson to the major league team. The Arizona Desert Dogs have designated John Seaton for assignment.
1970-09-22The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Rusty Benson to the major league team. The Arizona Desert Dogs have sent Rafael Tyson to the minors.
1970-09-04The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Rollie Burnside to the major league team. The Arizona Desert Dogs have promoted Rafael Tyson to the major league team.