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Name Team Age
Jim Wheaton Retired (1988, Age 38) 60
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 5
(1967)		 C R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Rollie Fingers League 0 16 years (4 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  A  B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- B+ C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B  B+ F 
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D  D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 11/4/1949
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 3 4
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1973NLAll Star Reserve (C)
1975NLAll Star Starter (C)
1976NLAll Star Starter (C); Gold Glove (C)
1977NLAll Star Starter (C)
1978NLAll Star Starter (C); Gold Glove (C)
1980ALGold Glove (C)
1984NLAll Star Reserve (C)
1985NLGold Glove (C)
1986NLGold Glove (C)
1987NLGold Glove (C)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1988-11-01Jim Wheaton has retired from the Pittsburgh Pirates
1985-04-25Jim Wheaton of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 11 days.
1984-04-28Trade #1869793 has been completed between the New York KNICKS and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Jim Wheaton from the New York KNICKS in exchange for Draft Pick 1985 Round 3 PIT (Herm Javier).
1982-08-03The New York KNICKS have placed Jim Wheaton on the trade block.
1981-06-09Jim Wheaton of the New York KNICKS is injured and is expected to be out 15 days.
1979-08-21Trade #1854463 has been completed between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston BANKERS. The Boston BANKERS receive Jim Wheaton from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Rich Waslewski, John Warren, Draft Pick - 1983 Round 1 (BOS).
1979-05-16The Chicago Cubs have placed Jim Wheaton on the trade block.
1974-05-24Jim Wheaton of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 6 days.
1973-04-01The Chicago Cubs have promoted Bill Friday to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Jim Wheaton to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated George Speck for assignment. The Chicago Cubs have designated Leif Eriksson XXXIV for assignment.