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Name Team Age
Frank Robinson Retired (1972, Age 36) Died (2001, Age 66)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 20
(1956)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AA) 0 7 years (152 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C  F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
F  D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D  C+
Endurance Velocity Control
C- B  B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B- B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D  0 12/10/1935
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 2 4
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 
1956D+C+C-
1957D+C+C-
1958D+B-C 
1959D+B-C+
1960D+B-B-
1961D+B-B-
1962C-B-B 
1963C-B B 
1964C-B B 
1965C-B B 
1966C-B B 
1967C-B B 
1968C-B B 
1969C-B B 
1970C-B B 
1971C-B B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1972-11-01Frank Robinson has retired from the New York Sounders
1969-04-18A trade has been completed between the Chicago Wonders and the Chicago Sounders. The Chicago Sounders receive Frank Robinson, Red Ruffing from the Chicago Wonders in exchange for Mudcat Vargas.
1967-04-04A trade has been completed between the Boston Wonders and the Cincinnati Goombas. The Cincinnati Goombas receive Draft Pick - 1968 Round 4 (BOS), Draft Pick - 1968 Round 1 (BOS) from the Boston Wonders in exchange for Frank Robinson, Rafael Hunter.
1960-03-31The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Frank Robinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent John Oldham to the minors.
1959-08-12The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Nino Escalera to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Frank Robinson to the minors.
1958-09-25The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Dick Murphy to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Dick Vaughn to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Art Fowler to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Bill Caraway to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Nino Escalera to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Frank Baldwin to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Frank Robinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Eddie Waitkus to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Orlando Pena to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Bill Monroe to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Bobby Henrich to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Corky Valentine to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Ron Ricketts to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Vada Pinson to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Art Moore to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Dave Skaugstad to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Chuck Coles to the minors.
1958-08-29The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Joe Szekely to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Dave Skaugstad to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Ron Ricketts to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Bobby Henrich to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Frank Robinson to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Art Fowler to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Vada Pinson to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Joe Brovia to the minors.
1958-07-24The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Frank Robinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Nino Escalera to the minors.
1958-07-08The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Vada Pinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Frank Robinson to the minors.
1958-04-19The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Frank Robinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have designated Syd Hamm for assignment.
1957-10-03The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Frank Robinson to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent John Oldham to the minors.
1957-09-22The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Hank Foiles to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Bobby Henrich to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Frank Robinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Dave Skaugstad to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Lou Delahanty to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Corky Valentine to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Ron Ricketts to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted John Oldham to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Joe Szekely to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Joe Brovia to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Vinegar Bend Mizell to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Frank Baldwin to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have designated Eddie Waitkus for assignment. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Hal Hudson to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have designated Cobe Coker for assignment. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Art Fowler to the minors.
1957-08-06The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Frank Robinson down to the minors.
1957-07-15The Cincinnati Goombas have promoted Frank Robinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Joe Szekely to the minors. The Cincinnati Goombas have sent Corky Valentine to the minors.
1956-04-01The Cincinnati Goombas have renamed Hal Cristante to Frank Robinson.