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Name Team Age
Don Francona Retired (1987, Age 35) Died (2022, Age 71)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 20
(1969)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AAA) 0 13 years (9 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- D+ D 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
F  D- C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
B  B+ C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B  A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 11/4/1951
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 4
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 
1969C+C F 
1970C+C D-
1971B-C+D-
1972B-C+D-
1973B-C+D 
1974B-B-D+
1975B-B C-
1976B-B C-
1977B-B C 
1978B B C 
1979B B+C 
1980B B+C 
1981B B+C+
1982B B+C+
1983B B+C+
1984B B+C+
1985B B+C+
1986B B+C+
1987B B+C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1987-11-01Don Francona has retired from the St. Louis Java Men
1986-07-10A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Java Men and the Boston Tough Guys. The Boston Tough Guys receive Dave Morton from the St. Louis Java Men in exchange for Don Francona.
1978-08-26A trade has been completed between the Washington War Tigers and the Cleveland Beat Down. The Cleveland Beat Down receive Don Francona from the Washington War Tigers in exchange for John Doherty, Draft Pick - 1979 Round 3 (CLE).
1975-04-01The Detroit War Tigers have promoted Don Francona to the major league team. The Detroit War Tigers have sent Jerry Miller to the minors.
1971-07-11The Detroit War Tigers have promoted Jim Hilley to the major league team. The Detroit War Tigers have sent Don Francona to the minors.
1971-06-15The Detroit War Tigers have promoted Don Francona to the major league team. The Detroit War Tigers have sent Al Heise to the minors.
1971-06-15The Detroit War Tigers have acquired Don Francona from the waiver wire.
1971-04-01The Philadelphia Juggernauts have waived Don Francona.