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Name Team Age
John Hillis Retired (1967, Age 34) Died (2017, Age 84)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 40
(1956)
SS R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Rickey Henderson League 0 4 years (132 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- C+ A+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B- B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- C- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 7/23/1933
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (97.3 %) A+ (95.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1967-11-01John Hillis has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1967-03-03The New York Redbirds have waived John Hillis.
1966-04-05The New York Redbirds have designated John Hillis for assignment.
1961-08-01The New York Redbirds have promoted John Hillis to the major league team. The New York Redbirds have sent Mickey Cassidy to the minors.
1960-06-22The New York Redbirds have promoted Jim Rudolph to the major league team. The New York Redbirds have sent John Hillis to the minors.
1960-03-01The New York Redbirds have promoted John Hillis to the major league team.