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Name Team Age
Earl Williams Retired (1980, Age 38) Died (2016, Age 74)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 24
(1960)
C R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jimmy Ryan League 0 18 years (98 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 9/4/1942
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 3 8
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(36.9 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1980-11-01Earl Williams has retired from the Chicago Catch
1974-06-25Earl Williams of the Chicago Catch is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
1967-06-11A trade has been completed between the Chicago Catch and the Milwaukee Braves. The Milwaukee Braves receive Jiggs Ullger, Mike O"Toole, Eddie Plank from the Chicago Catch in exchange for Earl Williams, Jerry Koosman, Tommy John, Draft Pick - 1968 Round 1 (MIL).
1965-03-01The Milwaukee Isotopes have renamed Jim Houtz to Earl Williams.
1963-04-01The Milwaukee Isotopes have promoted Jim Houtz to the major league team.
1962-03-01A trade has been completed between the Philadelphia Shockers and the Milwaukee Isotopes. The Milwaukee Isotopes receive Amos Slaughter, Jim Houtz, Draft Pick - 1962 Round 5 (PHI), Draft Pick - 1962 Round 4 (PHI) from the Philadelphia Shockers in exchange for Johnny Kashiwada.
1961-10-01The Philadelphia Shockers have promoted Jay Paige to the major league team. The Philadelphia Shockers have promoted Edgar Lonas to the major league team. The Philadelphia Shockers have designated Jeff Bradley for assignment. The Philadelphia Shockers have sent Jim Houtz to the minors.
1961-09-30The Philadelphia Shockers have promoted Jim Houtz to the major league team. The Philadelphia Shockers have sent Edgar Lonas to the minors.
1961-09-16The Philadelphia Shockers have promoted Mike Gillespie to the major league team. The Philadelphia Shockers have sent Jim Houtz to the minors.
1961-09-14The Philadelphia Shockers have promoted Jim Houtz to the major league team. The Philadelphia Shockers have sent Mike Gillespie to the minors.
1961-09-14The Philadelphia Shockers have sent Jim Houtz to the minors.
1961-09-14The Philadelphia Shockers have promoted Jim Houtz to the major league team.
1960-05-14The Cincinnati Gold Bricks have promoted Jim Houtz to the major league team. The Cincinnati Gold Bricks have designated Earl Polly for assignment.