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Name Team Age
Tex Vitko Retired (1976, Age 36) Died (2024, Age 84)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 24
(1960)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Wilson Roberts League 0 14 years (129 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B- F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- F  C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D  D-
Endurance Velocity Control
C  A- B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 2/8/1940
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1970C A B 
1971C+A B 
1972C+A B+
1973C+A B+
1974C+A B+
1975C+A B 
1976C A-B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1976-11-01Tex Vitko has retired from the Los Angeles Copper Kings
1976-05-17Tex Vitko of the Arizona Copper Kings is injured and is expected to be out 31 days.
1971-06-22Trade #1583472 has been completed between the Arizona Copper Kings and the Oakland Bears. The Oakland Bears receive Jim Brown, Frank Schuler from the Arizona Copper Kings in exchange for Tex Vitko, John Rath.
1970-07-04The Oakland Bears have placed Tex Vitko on the trade block.