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Name Team Age
A.J. Russell Retired (1986, Age 37) Died (2016, Age 67)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 73
(1971)
RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Satchel Paige League 0 2 years (129 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
A- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B+ B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 10/5/1949
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1971C-C-
1972C-C-
1973C-C-
1974C-B+
1975B+
1976B+
1977A-C+
1978A-C+
1979A-C+
1980A-C+
1981A-C+
1982A-C+
1983A-B-
1984C-B+B-
1985B+B-
1986B+B-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1986-11-01A.J. Russell has retired from the St. Louis Brigade
1985-10-22The St. Louis Brigade have designated A.J. Russell for assignment.
1985-05-02A.J. Russell of the St. Louis Brigade is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
1983-04-14The Pittsburgh Brigade have promoted Leo Stillman to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Brigade have promoted Dick Bell to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Brigade have promoted A.J. Russell to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Brigade have designated Bob Erstad for assignment. The Pittsburgh Brigade have designated Roy Larson for assignment. The Pittsburgh Brigade have designated Shawn Baney for assignment.
1983-04-10The Pittsburgh Brigade have acquired A.J. Russell from the waiver wire.
1983-04-03The Los Angeles Dons have waived A.J. Russell.
1983-03-25The Los Angeles Dons have acquired A.J. Russell from the waiver wire.
1972-04-01The Oakland River Cats have waived A.J. Russell.
1971-07-31The Oakland River Cats have acquired A.J. Russell from the waiver wire.
1971-04-01The Arizona Vipers have waived A.J. Russell.