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Name Team Age
Joe Hooker Retired (1985, Age 35) Died (2028, Age 78)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 19
(1971)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Dazzy Vance League 0 9 years (35 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- A- C-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D  C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
C  A- C-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B  A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 4/3/1950
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 
1971C B D+
1972C B+D+
1973C B+D+
1974C B+D+
1975C B+C-
1976C B+C-
1977C B+C-
1978C B+C-
1979C B+C-
1980C B+C-
1981C B+C-
1982C A-C-
1983C A-C-
1984C A-C-
1985C A-C-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1985-11-01Joe Hooker has retired from the Chicago Cubs
1985-04-01The Chicago Cubs have designated Joe Hooker for assignment.
1982-03-31The Chicago Cubs have promoted Joe Hooker to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Ralph Marty for assignment.
1975-03-25The Chicago Cubs have promoted Andy Herrin to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Joe Hooker to the major league team.
1972-03-31A trade has been completed between the Kansas City Athletics and the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs receive Benny de Soto, Joe Hooker, Cal Andrews, Draft Pick - 1976 Round 3 (KC), Draft Pick - 1975 Round 3 (KC) from the Kansas City Athletics in exchange for Draft Pick - 1975 Round 2 (CHN), Draft Pick - 1976 Round 2 (CHN).
1971-05-10The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Jason Anderson to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Joe Hooker to the minors.
1971-04-01The Kansas City Athletics have renamed Justin Hecker to Joe Hooker.
1971-03-30The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Justin Hecker to the major league team.