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Name Team Age
Rick Ankiel Retired (1960, Age 34) Died (1988, Age 62)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 11, Pick 161
(1950)
SP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Tim Raines League 0 9 years (4 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
D+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- B-
Endurance Velocity Control
A- C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D- 0 7/30/1926
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1960-11-01Rick Ankiel has retired from the Brooklyn Ward Heelers
1952-08-19The Brooklyn Ward Heelers have promoted Rick Ankiel to the major league team. The Brooklyn Ward Heelers have sent Rich Fields to the minors.
1952-08-19A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati Redlegs and the Brooklyn Ward Heelers. The Brooklyn Ward Heelers receive Rick Ankiel, Draft Pick - 1953 Round 4 (KC) from the Cincinnati Redlegs in exchange for Draft Pick - 1953 Round 3 (BRO).
1952-06-25The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Mike Anderson to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have sent Rick Ankiel to the minors.
1952-05-14The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Rick Ankiel to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have sent Anthony Abernathy to the minors.
1952-05-08The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Franco American to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have sent Rick Ankiel to the minors.
1952-04-27The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Rick Ankiel to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have designated Jon Lieber for assignment.
1952-04-25The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Jon Lieber to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have sent Rick Ankiel to the minors.
1952-04-01The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Rick Ankiel to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Kirk Saarloos to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have designated Ken Gabler for assignment. The Cincinnati Redlegs have designated John Bessittio for assignment.
1951-09-03The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Tony Saunders to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have sent Rick Ankiel to the minors. The Cincinnati Redlegs have designated Case Shallix for assignment.
1951-08-02The Cincinnati Redlegs have promoted Rick Ankiel to the major league team. The Cincinnati Redlegs have designated Peter Stiffens for assignment.
1950-07-04A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati Redlegs and the Baltimore Blue Rays. The Baltimore Blue Rays receive Warren Muffet, Jimmy Hoffa, Ryan Fosse from the Cincinnati Redlegs in exchange for Carlos Hernandez, Rick Ankiel, Draft Pick - 1951 Round 4 (DET).
1950-06-17The Baltimore Blue Rays have promoted Ryan Wagner to the major league team. The Baltimore Blue Rays have promoted Ray King to the major league team. The Baltimore Blue Rays have promoted Carlos Hernandez to the major league team. The Baltimore Blue Rays have designated Tom Ferreira for assignment. The Baltimore Blue Rays have sent Rick Ankiel to the minors. The Baltimore Blue Rays have designated Vic Taylor for assignment.
1950-06-03The Baltimore Blue Rays have promoted Rick Ankiel to the major league team. The Baltimore Blue Rays have designated Bronson Arroyo for assignment.
1950-04-22The Baltimore Blue Rays have demoted Rick Ankiel to the minor leagues.
1950-04-01The Baltimore Blue Rays have renamed Ramon Trout to Rick Ankiel.