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Name Team Age
Buck Truman Retired (2002, Age 44) Died (2047, Age 89)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 1
(1976)
LF L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Murray Maddux League 0 21 years (108 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- A- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B- B- A+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 5/29/1958
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
8 13 18
Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (98.7 %) A+ (98.5 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2002-11-01Buck Truman has retired from the Houston Colt .45s
2002-04-08The Houston Colt .45s have acquired Buck Truman from the waiver wire.
2002-03-25The Washington G-Men have designated Buck Truman for assignment. The Washington G-Men have designated Bill Getz for assignment.
2001-11-01Buck Truman now holds the league record for career runs.
2001-11-01Buck Truman now holds the league record for career games played.
2001-06-18The Washington G-Men have promoted Buck Truman to the major league team.
2001-06-01The Washington G-Men have designated Buck Truman for assignment.
2001-04-22The Washington G-Men have promoted Buck Truman to the major league team. The Washington G-Men have designated Dennis Taylor for assignment.
2001-03-25The Washington G-Men have designated Rusty Smith for assignment. The Washington G-Men have designated Rudy McClellan for assignment. The Washington G-Men have designated Buck Truman for assignment. The Washington G-Men have designated Lou Cardinal for assignment. The Washington G-Men have designated Dick Hodgin for assignment.
2000-04-28Buck Truman collected his 3000th career hit.
1999-04-08The Washington G-Men have acquired Buck Truman from the waiver wire.
1999-04-01The Chicago Cubbies have designated Buck Truman for assignment.
1995-10-22Buck Truman of the Chicago Cubbies is injured and is expected to be out 39 days.
1994-06-08Buck Truman of the Chicago Cubbies is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1993-11-01Buck Truman now holds the league record for career on-base percentage.
1993-11-01Buck Truman now holds the league record for career batting average.
1993-04-06Buck Truman of the Chicago Cubbies is injured and is expected to be out 41 days.
1992-08-23Trade #1635067 has been completed between the Brooklyn Batmen and the Chicago Cubbies. The Chicago Cubbies receive R. C. Morris, Buck Truman from the Brooklyn Batmen in exchange for Johnny Osteen, Oscar Hardtke, Joe Blyzka, John Shiver.
1991-03-25The Brooklyn Batmen have placed Buck Truman on the trade block.
1990-11-01Buck Truman now holds the league record for career batting average.
1988-06-25Buck Truman of the Brooklyn Batmen is injured and is expected to be out 27 days.
1981-07-31The Brooklyn Batmen have promoted Buck Truman to the major league team. The Brooklyn Batmen have designated Bill Benes for assignment.
1981-05-05The Brooklyn Batmen have promoted Stormy Daniels to the major league team. The Brooklyn Batmen have sent Buck Truman to the minors.
1981-04-29The Brooklyn Batmen have promoted Buck Truman to the major league team. The Brooklyn Batmen have designated Ed Linton for assignment.
1980-10-03The Brooklyn Batmen have promoted Bill Braun to the major league team. The Brooklyn Batmen have sent Buck Truman to the minors.
1980-09-23The Brooklyn Batmen have promoted Buck Truman to the major league team.
1980-07-15The Brooklyn Batmen have sent Buck Truman to the minors.
1980-07-09The Brooklyn Batmen have promoted Buck Truman to the major league team.
1978-04-06The Brooklyn Batmen have renamed Dick Smythe to Buck Truman.
1977-10-23Trade #1571485 has been completed between the Brooklyn Batmen and the Boston Minute Men. The Boston Minute Men receive Draft Pick 1978 Round 1 WAS (Raul Torres) from the Brooklyn Batmen in exchange for Dick Smythe.