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Name	Team	Age
Benny Mertz	Retired (2073, Age 40)	Died (2097, Age 64)
Drafted	Position	Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 45 (2053)	C	L/R
League	Option Years	Majors Service Time
Andres Galarraga League	0	12 years (21 games)
Total Rating	Arm	Range
B-	B	B+
Contact vs R	Contact vs L	Speed
A-	A-	C+
Power vs R	Power vs L	Bunting
C	D+	F
Endurance	Velocity	Control
B-	D-	F
Leadership	Mentor vs RHP	Mentor vs LHP
A+	F	F
Health	Injured Days	Birthday
D-	0	5/14/2033
WS Rings	WS Appearances	LCS Appearances
1	1	1
Alt Pos (3B)	Alt Pos (---)	Alt Pos (---)
D  (15.0 %)	F  (0.0 %)	F  (0.0 %)

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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
2053	B+	D+	B	D	D	C	C
2054	A-	C-	B+	D+	D+	C+	C+
2055	A-	C	B+	C-	C	B-	B
2056	A	C+	A-	C	C+	B-	B
2057	A	C+	A	C	B-	B	B+
2058	A+	C+	A	C+	B-	B	A-
2059	A+	C+	A+	C+	B-	B+	A-
2060	A+	C+	A+	C+	B	B+	A-
2061	A+	C+	A+	C+	B	B+	A-
2062	A+	B-	A+	C+	B	B+	A-
2063	A+	B-	A+	C+	B	B+	A-
2064	A+	B-	A+	C+	B	B+	A
2065	A+	B-	A+	C+	B	B+	A
2066	A+	B-	A+	C+	B+	B+	A
2067	A+	B-	A+	C+	B+	B+	A
2068	A+	B-	A+	C	B+	B+	A-
2069	A+	C+	A+	C	B	B	A-
2070	A	C+	A	C	B-	B	A-
2071	A	C+	A	C-	B-	B	A-
2072	A	C	A-	D+	B-	B	B+
2073	A-	C	A-	D+	C+	B	B+

Career Transactions

Date	Transaction
2073-11-01	Benny Mertz has retired from the Free Agency Pool
2073-04-01	The New York Yankees have waived Benny Mertz.
2072-04-28	The New York Yankees have promoted Paul Davanon to the major league team. The New York Yankees have designated Benny Mertz for assignment.
2071-07-04	Benny Mertz of the New York Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 5 days.
2070-07-29	Benny Mertz of the New York Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 48 days.
2069-08-15	Benny Mertz of the New York Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 11 days.
2067-06-28	Benny Mertz of the New York Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 16 days.
2064-07-31	Benny Mertz of the New York Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
2062-04-30	Benny Mertz of the New York Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
2060-04-06	The Oakland Oaks have promoted Benny Mertz to the major league team. The Oakland Oaks have designated Bill Pagliaroni for assignment.