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Name Team Age
Elmer Purkey Retired (1980, Age 36) Died (2029, Age 85)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 31
(1967)		 RP L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Branch Rickey League 0 8 years (160 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C- C-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D+ D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- A+
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ C  A+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 9/3/1944
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 2
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year POS Team G GS INN TC PO A E DP +/- RF   FPCT
1971 P PHI 70 0 131.66 24 1 21 2 1 0 1.50 .917
1972 P PHI 31 31 152.0 24 4 20 0 2 -1 1.42 1.000
1973 P PHI 33 33 158.66 23 1 21 1 0 -3 1.25 .957
1974 P PHI 34 34 180.0 27 4 23 0 0 -1 1.35 1.000
1975 P PHI 51 11 95.66 13 3 9 1 0 +1 1.13 .923
1976 P PHI 47 12 102.33 12 3 9 0 0 -2 1.06 1.000
1977 P PHI 58 0 70.33 11 1 10 0 1 -1 1.41 1.000
1978 P PHI 47 18 128.33 16 1 15 0 2 +1 1.12 1.000
1979 P PHI 81 1 105.0 17 4 13 0 0 -4 1.46 1.000
Total 452 140 1123.97 167 22 141 4 6 -10 1.31 .976
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1980-11-01Elmer Purkey has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1980-08-23The Philadelphia Freedom have waived Elmer Purkey.
1980-04-01The Philadelphia Freedom have promoted Bruce Clowers to the major league team. The Philadelphia Freedom have promoted Billy Lahti to the major league team. The Philadelphia Freedom have designated Elmer Purkey for assignment. The Philadelphia Freedom have designated Sammy Carreon for assignment.
1975-05-23Elmer Purkey of the Philadelphia Freedom is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1973-04-25Elmer Purkey of the Philadelphia Phillies is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
1971-04-09The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Elmer Purkey to the major league team.