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Name	Team	Age
Carl Belden	Retired (1985, Age 37)	Died (2023, Age 75)
Drafted	Position	Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 7 (1970)	3B	B/R
League	Option Years	Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (AAA)	0	15 years (155 games)
Total Rating	Arm	Range
B	B-	B+
Contact vs R	Contact vs L	Speed
B	B-	B-
Power vs R	Power vs L	Bunting
A-	A-	C
Endurance	Velocity	Control
B-	F	D
Leadership	Mentor vs RHP	Mentor vs LHP
C-	A-	A-
Health	Injured Days	Birthday
B-	0	4/16/1948
WS Rings	WS Appearances	LCS Appearances
2	3	6
Alt Pos (2B)	Alt Pos (RF)	Alt Pos (1B)
C- (29.0 %)	F  (2.4 %)	F  (0.6 %)

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Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year	Contact vs R	Power vs R	Contact vs L	Power vs L	Speed	Arm	Range
1970	C	B+	C-	B	C-	D+	C+
1971	C+	B+	C	B	C-	C-	B-
1973	B-	B+	C	B+	C	C	B-
1974	B	A-	C+	B+	C+	C	B
1975	B	A-	C+	B+	C+	C+	B
1976	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	C+	B+
1977	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1978	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1979	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1980	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1981	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1982	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1983	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1984	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+
1985	B	A-	B-	A-	B-	B-	B+

Career Transactions

Date	Transaction
1985-11-01	Carl Belden has retired from the Baltimore BayPirates
1982-04-11	A trade has been completed between the Baltimore BayPirates and the New York Mountain Citys. The New York Mountain Citys receive Leo Hernandez, Monty Jackson (Optioned) from the Baltimore BayPirates in exchange for Carl Belden, Draft Pick - 1983 Round 3 (WAS).
1973-04-12	The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Carl Belden to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Al Minton to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Jack McClanahan to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Art Sturgis to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have designated George Curry for assignment. The New York Mountain Citys have designated Mauro Blair for assignment. The New York Mountain Citys have designated Willie Walls for assignment. The New York Mountain Citys have designated Mike Jones for assignment.
1973-04-12	The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Mauro Blair to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Joe Smith to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Mike Jones to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have promoted Willie Walls to the major league team. The New York Mountain Citys have sent Carl Belden to the minors. The New York Mountain Citys have sent Tony Pena to the minors. The New York Mountain Citys have sent Art Sturgis to the minors. The New York Mountain Citys have sent Jack McClanahan to the minors.
1970-09-01	The Chicago Mountain Citys have promoted Carl Belden to the major league team.
1970-08-29	The Chicago Mountain Citys have promoted Art Sturgis to the major league team. The Chicago Mountain Citys have sent Carl Belden to the minors.
1970-08-19	The Chicago Mountain Citys have promoted Carl Belden to the major league team. The Chicago Mountain Citys have sent Jim Howard to the minors.
1970-07-13	The Chicago Mountain Citys have promoted Jim Moore to the major league team. The Chicago Mountain Citys have promoted Jim Howard to the major league team. The Chicago Mountain Citys have sent Carl Belden to the minors. The Chicago Mountain Citys have sent Bob Roznovsky to the minors.
1970-04-02	The Chicago Mountain Citys have promoted Carl Belden to the major league team. The Chicago Mountain Citys have sent Gil Clark to the minors.