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Name Team Age
Jim Sketchley Retired (1986, Age 36) Died (2012, Age 62)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 14
(1971)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Lyman Bostock Jr League 0 13 years (129 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C- F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D  D+
Endurance Velocity Control
B+ B- B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A- A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D- 0 3/30/1950
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 2 2
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year POS Team G GS INN TC PO A E DP +/- RF   FPCT
1982 P MIL 13 13 100.66 11 1 9 1 0 0 0.89 .909
1983 P MIL 36 36 252.66 33 0 33 0 1 0 1.18 1.000
1984 P MIL 35 24 180.0 23 0 22 1 2 -5 1.10 .957
1985 P MIL 24 24 152.33 21 2 17 2 0 +1 1.12 .905
1986 P MIL-PHI 43 15 105.32 17 0 17 0 0 -3 1.45 1.000
Total 151 112 790.97 105 3 98 4 3 -7 1.15 .962
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1986-11-01Jim Sketchley has retired from the Philadelphia Mint
1986-06-06A trade has been completed between the Philadelphia Mint and the Milwaukee Warriors. The Milwaukee Warriors receive Don Kreitner, Jay Velazquez, Erwin Kilroy from the Philadelphia Mint in exchange for Fritz Hemsley, Jim Sketchley, Draft Pick - 1987 Round 2 (MIL).
1975-05-17The Milwaukee Warriors have promoted Jim Sketchley to the major league team. The Milwaukee Warriors have sent Pete Coleman to the minors.
1975-04-05The Milwaukee Warriors have promoted Pete Coleman to the major league team. The Milwaukee Warriors have promoted Gene Killroy to the major league team. The Milwaukee Warriors have sent Joe Grahe to the minors. The Milwaukee Warriors have sent Jim Sketchley to the minors.
1973-09-24The Milwaukee Warriors have promoted Jim Sketchley to the major league team. The Milwaukee Warriors have designated Jim Buzhardt for assignment.
1972-06-06The Milwaukee Warriors have promoted Harry Lickert to the major league team. The Milwaukee Warriors have sent Jim Sketchley to the minors.
1972-05-20A trade has been completed between the Boston Stranglers and the Milwaukee Warriors. The Milwaukee Warriors receive George Irwin, John Hemsley, Jim Sketchley, Specs Olmo, Draft Pick - 1973 Round 1 (BOS) from the Boston Stranglers in exchange for Irish Coveleski, Stu Robinson, Draft Pick - 1973 Round 2 (MIL).
1971-04-01The Boston Stranglers have promoted Bombo Grantham to the major league team. The Boston Stranglers have promoted Jim Sketchley to the major league team.