Name | Team | Age |
Bill Newsome | Retired (1960, Age 35) | Died (2000, Age 76) |
Drafted | Position | Bats/Throws |
Round 12, Pick 187 (1950) |
1B | R/R |
League | Option Years
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Majors Service Time |
Lyman Bostock Jr League | 0 | 10 years (161 games) |
Total Rating
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Arm | Range |
Contact vs R | Contact vs L | Speed |
Power vs R | Power vs L | Bunting |
Endurance | Velocity | Control |
Leadership
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Mentor vs RHP
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Mentor vs LHP
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Health
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Injured Days
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Birthday |
0 | 12/13/1924 | |
WS Rings | WS Appearances | LCS Appearances |
0 | 1 | 1 |
Alt Pos (LF) | Alt Pos (RF) | Alt Pos (3B) |
(44.4 %) | (42.6 %) | (0.1 %) |
Year | League | Award |
Date | Transaction |
1960-11-01 | Bill Newsome has retired from the Detroit Knights |
1950-04-01 | The Detroit Knights have promoted Bill Newsome to the major league team. The Detroit Knights have sent Bob Brown to the minors. |
1950-04-01 | The Detroit Knights have acquired Bill Newsome from the waiver wire. |