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Name	Team	Age
Bobby Underwood	Retired (1967, Age 36)	Died (2025, Age 94)
Drafted	Position	Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 14 (1950)	2B	R/R
League	Option Years	Majors Service Time
Branch Rickey League	0	13 years (1 games)
Total Rating	Arm	Range
B+	B-	A-
Contact vs R	Contact vs L	Speed
A-	A	B
Power vs R	Power vs L	Bunting
B	B	D-
Endurance	Velocity	Control
B-	D+	D+
Leadership	Mentor vs RHP	Mentor vs LHP
C+	A+	A+
Health	Injured Days	Birthday
A+	0	9/24/1931
WS Rings	WS Appearances	LCS Appearances
1	2	3
Alt Pos (2B)	Alt Pos (RF)	Alt Pos (CF)
A+ (98.1 %)	D- (4.8 %)	F  (1.4 %)

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Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year	Contact vs R	Power vs R	Contact vs L	Power vs L	Speed	Arm	Range
1950	B-	C-	B	C+	B-	D-	B-
1951	B-	C	B+	B-	B	D+	B
1952	B	C+	B+	B-	B+	C-	B+
1953	B+	B-	A-	B	B+	C+	B+
1954	A-	B-	A	B	B+	B-	B+
1955	A-	B	A	B	A-	B-	A-
1956	A	B	A+	B+	A-	B-	A-
1957	A	B+	A+	B+	A-	B	A-
1958	A	B+	A+	B+	A	B	A
1959	A	B+	A+	B+	A	B	A
1960	A	B+	A+	A-	A	B	A
1961	A	B+	A+	A-	A	B	A
1962	A	B+	A+	A-	A	B	A
1963	A	B+	A+	A-	A	B	A
1964	A	B+	A+	A-	A	B	A
1965	A	B+	A+	A-	A	B	A
1966	A	B+	A+	A-	A-	B	A
1967	A	B	A+	B+	B+	B	A-

Career Transactions

Date	Transaction
1967-11-01	Bobby Underwood has retired from the Los Angeles Boost
1965-04-01	Trade #1643386 has been completed between the New York Knockers and the Los Angeles Boost. The Los Angeles Boost receive Bobby Underwood from the New York Knockers in exchange for Einar Clay, Draft Pick 1969 Round 2 LAN (Pete Hendricks).
1962-04-18	The New York Knockers have placed Bobby Underwood on the trade block.
1955-03-25	The New York Knockers have promoted Bobby Underwood to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Billy Cooper to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Burt Redfern to the major league team. The New York Knockers have designated Ed Nehf for assignment.
1950-04-01	The New York Knockers have promoted Scott Youngblood to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Ray Cross to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Jack Elliott to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Lee Heine to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Norman Naehring to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Gene Mercer to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Blas Schypinski to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Gil Upshaw to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Al Looney to the major league team. The New York Knockers have promoted Bobby Davis to the major league team. The New York Knockers have sent Mike Retzer to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Isidro Spalding to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Johnny Bovee to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Kevin Oldham to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Johnny Stoddard to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Bill Lee to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Jeff Johns to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Walt Kane to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Bobby Underwood to the minors. The New York Knockers have sent Jimmy Palmer to the minors.