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Name Team Age
John Sketchley Retired (1984, Age 36) Died (2027, Age 79)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 30
(1967)		 LF L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (Majors) 0 14 years (8 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B  B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B  C+ B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+ B  D 
Endurance Velocity Control
B- F  F 
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C  A  A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 3/30/1948
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
5 5 6
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (1B)
A+ (96.4 %) A  (91.6 %) B+ (75.2 %)
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (C)
F  (3.8 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)
Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (SS)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Positions  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Team C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF PH
1971 CLE 0 0 0 0 0 76 0 47 3
1972 CLE 0 0 0 0 0 146 0 0 0
1973 CLE 0 0 0 0 0 139 0 0 0
1974 CLE 4 13 3 3 4 29 4 7 79
1975 CLE 22 4 0 21 4 3 6 7 63
1976 CLE 0 17 0 0 0 2 9 16 65
1977 CLE 5 2 0 0 0 0 7 16 75
1978 CLE 2 0 0 26 4 1 47 5 28
1979 CLE 4 8 5 4 20 18 20 7 33
1980 CLE 0 8 5 2 4 42 10 5 22
1981 CLE 0 10 8 4 22 24 15 9 28
1982 CLE 5 4 19 2 5 15 15 9 35
1983 CLE 0 2 3 0 11 1 5 23 24
1984 CLE 0 5 3 0 9 15 13 8 29
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1984-11-01John Sketchley has retired from the Cleveland Corsairs
1971-07-03A trade has been completed between the Washington Scorpions and the New York Corsairs. The New York Corsairs receive John Sketchley, Bill Greer from the Washington Scorpions in exchange for Nels Mazzilli, Glen Hayes, Albert Hubbard.
1971-05-15A trade has been completed between the Washington Scorpions and the Philadelphia Optimists. The Philadelphia Optimists receive Elmer Sheehan from the Washington Scorpions in exchange for John Sketchley.
1971-04-01The Philadelphia Optimists have promoted Webbo Herges to the major league team. The Philadelphia Optimists have promoted John Sketchley to the major league team. The Philadelphia Optimists have designated Santiago Fausett for assignment. The Philadelphia Optimists have sent Mark LeJeune to the minors.