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Name Team Age
Mike Waitkus Retired (1970, Age 36) Died (2015, Age 81)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 41
(1956)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Harmon Killebrew League 0 11 years (137 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
D+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B+ 0 9/4/1934
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 1
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1967NLFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1970-11-01Mike Waitkus has retired from the Baltimore Three Amigos
1970-05-08The Baltimore Three Amigos have promoted Mike Waitkus to the major league team. The Baltimore Three Amigos have sent Vern Tobin to the minors.
1970-05-08The Baltimore Three Amigos have acquired Mike Waitkus from the waiver wire.
1970-04-21The Milwaukee Marauders have waived Mike Waitkus.
1970-04-08The Milwaukee Marauders have promoted Hal Sommers to the major league team. The Milwaukee Marauders have designated Mike Waitkus for assignment.
1959-04-29The Cincinnati Pilots have renamed Michael Walkus to Mike Waitkus.
1959-04-29A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati Pilots and the Chicago BlackSox. The Chicago BlackSox receive Fred English, Jack Bolen from the Cincinnati Pilots in exchange for Michael Walkus, Roger Bere.
1959-04-29The Chicago BlackSox have renamed Michael Wait to Michael Walkus.
1959-04-27The Chicago BlackSox have renamed Mike Waitkus to Michael Wait.
1959-04-26A trade has been completed between the Chicago BlackSox and the Boston Sand Gnats. The Boston Sand Gnats receive Oscar England, Eddie Smith, Ken Calhoun from the Chicago BlackSox in exchange for Mike Waitkus, James Connolly, Tim Finnegan.
1957-04-27The Boston Chieftans have promoted Cathal Brugha to the major league team. The Boston Chieftans have sent Mike Waitkus to the minors.
1957-04-01The Boston Chieftans have promoted Mike Waitkus to the major leagues.