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Name Team Age
Emil Iburg Retired (1978, Age 35) Died (2010, Age 67)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 2
(1966)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AAA) 0 12 years (57 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  D+ F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  B-
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ C+ A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B  A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
F  0 10/29/1943
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 4
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Type   Chances    Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1966 Minors 0.00 2 / 6 4 / 11 1 / 12 7 / 29
1966 Majors 0.00 0 / 0 5 / 10 0 / 8 5 / 18
1967 Majors 0.00 1 / 3 8 / 18 5 / 18 14 / 39
1968 Majors 0.00 2 / 9 5 / 18 1 / 14 8 / 41
1969 Majors 0.00 2 / 9 1 / 21 2 / 13 5 / 43
1970 Majors 0.00 1 / 7 1 / 15 2 / 19 4 / 41
1971 Majors 0.00 1 / 6 1 / 14 3 / 20 5 / 40
1972 Majors 0.00 0 / 0 1 / 1 1 / 1 2 / 2
1973 Majors 45.00 1 / 6 1 / 16 0 / 23 2 / 45
1974 Majors 36.54 0 / 4 1 / 19 0 / 13 1 / 36
1975 Majors 44.65 0 / 10 1 / 19 0 / 15 1 / 44
1976 Majors 34.52 0 / 3 0 / 18 0 / 13 0 / 34
1977 Majors 36.43 0 / 4 0 / 19 0 / 13 0 / 36
1978 Majors 36.29 0 / 4 0 / 16 0 / 16 0 / 36
Total 10 / 71 29 / 215 15 / 198 54 / 484
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1978-11-01Emil Iburg has retired from the Detroit Smitties
1976-04-25A trade has been completed between the Philadelphia Optimists and the Kansas City Smitties. The Kansas City Smitties receive Emil Iburg from the Philadelphia Optimists in exchange for Jack Nichols, Draft Pick - 1977 Round 2 (KC).
1967-03-26The Milwaukee Optimists have promoted Jason Godwin to the major league team. The Milwaukee Optimists have promoted Emil Iburg to the major league team. The Milwaukee Optimists have sent Luke Tyree to the minors. The Milwaukee Optimists have designated Onan Campos for assignment.
1966-06-26The Milwaukee Optimists have promoted Bert Jones to the major league team. The Milwaukee Optimists have sent Emil Iburg to the minors.
1966-03-31The Milwaukee Optimists have promoted Si Kelly to the major league team. The Milwaukee Optimists have promoted Emil Iburg to the major league team. The Milwaukee Optimists have promoted Hal Hecker to the major league team. The Milwaukee Optimists have sent Art Myers to the minors. The Milwaukee Optimists have sent Luke Tyree to the minors.