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Name Team Age
Red Ruffing Retired (1970, Age 36) Died (2021, Age 87)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 3
(1957)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AA) 0 6 years (4 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B  D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D+ D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D  B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- B- B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B  A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 8/25/1934
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 3
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 
1957C+C-B 
1958C+C B 
1959C+C+B+
1960B-C+B+
1961B-B-B+
1962B-B-B+
1963B-B-B+
1964B-B-B+
1965B-B-B+
1966B-B-B+
1967B-B-B+
1968B-B-B+
1969B-B-B+
1970B-B-B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1970-11-01Red Ruffing 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.
1968-05-06A trade has been completed between the New York Hells Angels and the Kansas City Wonders. The Kansas City Wonders receive Frank Harrell, Rusty Guardado, Red Ruffing, Art Moore, Jo Jo White, Duke Kenworthy from the New York Hells Angels in exchange for Wayne Allen, Bill Smith, Willie Jestadt, Frank Buchanan.
1957-03-31The Philadelphia Hells Angels have promoted Red Ruffing to the major league team. The Philadelphia Hells Angels have sent George Caster to the minors.
1957-03-31The Philadelphia Hells Angels have renamed Ed Welch to Red Ruffing.