Name | Team | Age |
John Newkirk | Retired (1956, Age 35) | Died (1989, Age 68) |
Drafted | Position | Bats/Throws |
Round 32, Pick 504 (1950) |
SS | R/R |
League | Option Years
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Majors Service Time |
Dazzy Vance League | 0 | 0 years (128 games) |
Total Rating
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Arm | Range |
Contact vs R | Contact vs L | Speed |
Power vs R | Power vs L | Bunting |
Endurance | Velocity | Control |
Leadership
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Mentor vs RHP
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Mentor vs LHP
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Health
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Injured Days
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Birthday |
0 | 7/16/1921 | |
WS Rings | WS Appearances | LCS Appearances |
0 | 1 | 1 |
Alt Pos (3B) | Alt Pos (---) | Alt Pos (---) |
(3.7 %) | (0.0 %) | (0.0 %) |
Year | League | Award |
Date | Transaction |
1956-11-01 | John Newkirk has retired from the Free Agency Pool |
1956-04-29 | The Cleveland Lumber Kings have waived John Newkirk. |
1956-04-13 | The Cleveland Lumber Kings have designated John Newkirk for assignment. |
1955-05-25 | The Cleveland Lumber Kings have promoted John Newkirk to the major league team. The Cleveland Lumber Kings have sent Joe Orsulak to the minors. |
1955-05-25 | The Cleveland Lumber Kings have acquired John Newkirk from the waiver wire. The Cleveland Lumber Kings have waived George Acevedo. |
1955-03-30 | The Detroit Alpaca Rustlers have waived John Newkirk. |