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Name Team Age
John Russell Retired (1983, Age 36) Died (2037, Age 90)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 29
(1965)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Branch Rickey League 0 9 years (63 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C- F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D  D 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- A 
Endurance Velocity Control
B  A  B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A- 0 1/25/1947
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 3
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 
1965B-B-D 
1966B-B D+
1967B-B+C-
1968B-A-C 
1969B-A C 
1970B-A+C+
1971B-A+C+
1972B-A+B-
1973B A+B-
1974B A+B 
1975B A+B 
1976B A+B 
1977B+A+B 
1978B+A+B 
1979B+A+B 
1980B+A+B 
1981B+A+B 
1982B+A+B 
1983B A+B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1983-11-01John Russell has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1983-09-18The Los Angeles Vipers have waived John Russell.
1983-06-30The Los Angeles Vipers have promoted Andy Taylor to the major league team. The Los Angeles Vipers have designated John Russell for assignment.
1983-04-25The Los Angeles Vipers have acquired John Russell from the waiver wire.
1983-03-25The Chicago White Sox have designated John Russell for assignment.
1980-04-01Trade #1663090 has been completed between the Chicago White Sox and the San Diego Wizards. The San Diego Wizards receive Draft Pick 1984 Round 1 CHA (Jeff Baker) from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for John Russell.
1977-04-23John Russell of the San Diego Wizards is injured and is expected to be out 16 days.
1974-03-25The San Diego Wizards have promoted John Russell to the major league team. The San Diego Wizards have promoted Nick Dilone to the major league team. The San Diego Wizards have promoted John Arlett to the major league team.
1974-03-25Trade #1654379 has been completed between the San Diego Wizards and the Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers receive Kurt Potter, Tom Overy, Draft Pick 1977 Round 2 SD (Mike Mowe), Draft Pick 1977 Round 1 SD (Rich Bumbry) from the San Diego Wizards in exchange for Jack Girardi, John Russell.