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Name Team Age
Ron Newkirk Retired (1963, Age 36) Died (2009, Age 82)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 9, Pick 136
(1950)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Branch Rickey League 0 11 years (156 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D-
Endurance Velocity Control
D+ B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 3/13/1927
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 
1950D-C-
1951D-
1952A+C+
1953A+C+
1954D+A+C+
1955D+A+B-
1956D+A+B-
1957D+A+B-
1958D+A+B-
1959D+A+B-
1960D+A+B-
1961D+A+B-
1962D+A+B-
1963D+A+B-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1963-11-01Ron Newkirk has retired from the Los Angeles Vipers
1962-05-24Ron Newkirk of the Los Angeles Vipers is injured and is expected to be out 32 days.
1957-04-29Ron Newkirk of the Los Angeles Vipers is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
1955-05-19The Los Angeles Vipers have promoted Ron Newkirk to the major league team.
1955-05-19The Los Angeles Vipers have acquired Ron Newkirk from the waiver wire.
1955-04-01The Chicago Cossacks have waived Ron Newkirk.
1954-05-13The Chicago Cossacks have promoted Ike Lane to the major league team. The Chicago Cossacks have designated Ron Newkirk for assignment.
1951-04-01Trade #1630475 has been completed between the Los Angeles Boost and the Chicago Cossacks. The Chicago Cossacks receive Ron Newkirk, Draft Pick 1952 Round 1 LAN (Deion Oester) from the Los Angeles Boost in exchange for Charlie Thomson.
1950-04-25The Los Angeles Boost have acquired Ron Newkirk from the waiver wire.
1950-04-01The Atlanta Red Caps have promoted Bill Small to the major league team. The Atlanta Red Caps have waived Ron Newkirk.
1950-04-01The Atlanta Red Caps have promoted Ron Newkirk to the major league team. The Atlanta Red Caps have sent Tom Lowery to the minors.