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Name Team Age
Butch Silva Retired (1986, Age 36) Died (2026, Age 77)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 1
(1971)
C B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (Majors) 0 16 years (21 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- A-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 12/19/1949
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 3
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.7 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1986-11-01Butch Silva has retired from the Pittsburgh Shadows
1971-04-01The Milwaukee 41s have promoted Ernie Graham to the major league team. The Milwaukee 41s have promoted Butch Silva to the major league team. The Milwaukee 41s have promoted Hugh Denning to the major league team. The Milwaukee 41s have promoted Bob Gooden to the major league team. The Milwaukee 41s have promoted Doc Hadley to the major league team. The Milwaukee 41s have promoted John Schmit to the major league team. The Milwaukee 41s have promoted Kevin Schanz to the major league team. The Milwaukee 41s have designated Jeff Mills for assignment. The Milwaukee 41s have sent Sam Christensen to the minors. The Milwaukee 41s have sent George Ryan to the minors. The Milwaukee 41s have sent Stew Quinlan to the minors. The Milwaukee 41s have designated Rip Kamisky for assignment.