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Name Team Age
Karl Messersmith Retired (1990, Age 36) Died (2030, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 8
(1978)		 3B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Walter Johnson League 0 12 years (94 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ B 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C  B- C 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A  A  C 
Endurance Velocity Control
B- C  D+
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- C+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 8/6/1954
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 5
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (LF)
A+ (97.5 %) C  (42.3 %) D- (6.1 %)

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  Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Contact vs R   Power vs R   Contact vs L   Power vs L   Speed   Arm   Range 
1978D A C A-D+D C-
1979D+A C+A-D+D+C 
1980C-A C+A C-C-C+
1981C-A C+A C-C+B-
1982C-A B-A C-C+B-
1983C A B-A C-C+B 
1984C A B-A C C+B 
1985C A B-A C C+B 
1986C A B-A C C+B 
1987C A B-A C C+B 
1988C A B-A C C+B 
1989C A B-A C C+B 
1990C A B-A C C+B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1990-11-01Karl Messersmith has retired from the Baltimore Snake-Eyes
1978-07-16The Brooklyn Smugglers have promoted Karl Messersmith to the major league team. The Brooklyn Smugglers have designated Ron Phelps for assignment.