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Name Team Age
Billy Ortega Retired (1973, Age 37) Died (2012, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 8
(1957)
RF R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jimmy Ryan League 0 14 years (67 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B- B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 10/7/1936
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 4
Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (CF)
A+ (98.8 %) A- (82.4 %) (62.5 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1973-11-01Billy Ortega has retired from the Kansas City Anteaters
1965-09-26A trade has been completed between the Kansas City Thunder and the Chicago Bleacher Bums. The Chicago Bleacher Bums receive Steve Gillford, Draft Pick - 1966 Round 3 (PHI), Draft Pick - 1966 Round 3 (KC), Draft Pick - 1966 Round 1 (PHI), Draft Pick - 1966 Round 1 (KC) from the Kansas City Thunder in exchange for Billy Ortega.
1959-07-18The Chicago Bleacher Bums have promoted Jap Mackanin to the major league team. The Chicago Bleacher Bums have promoted Billy Ortega to the major league team.
1958-03-03The Chicago Bleacher Bums have sent Billy Ortega to the minors. The Chicago Bleacher Bums have designated Roy Blasingame for assignment.
1957-09-01The Chicago Bleacher Bums have promoted Billy Ortega to the major league team.