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Name Team Age
Ben Spalding Retired (1969, Age 38) Died (2014, Age 83)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 1
(1955)
RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Ralph Kiner League 0 13 years (83 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
D- B- B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 10/13/1931
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 2
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1961NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1963NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1965ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1969-11-01Ben Spalding has retired from the New York Pinstripers
1969-07-29The New York Pinstripers have promoted Ben Spalding to the major league team.
1969-07-15The New York Pinstripers have promoted Mark Wells to the major league team. The New York Pinstripers have promoted Jeff Lundquist to the major league team. The New York Pinstripers have designated Hi Hitchcock for assignment. The New York Pinstripers have designated Ben Spalding for assignment.
1969-04-01The New York Pinstripers have promoted Roger Cramer to the major league team. The New York Pinstripers have promoted Ben Spalding to the major league team. The New York Pinstripers have sent Arnold Creamer to the minors.
1968-09-19The New York Pinstripers have promoted Sam Frey to the major league team. The New York Pinstripers have designated Ben Spalding for assignment.
1966-10-14Ben Spalding of the New York Highlanders is injured and is expected to be out 39 days.
1965-04-04A trade has been completed between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Highlanders. The New York Highlanders receive Ben Spalding, Larry Ruiz from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Tommy Schuble, Arch Mrozinski.
1964-05-07A trade has been completed between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Subways. The New York Subways receive Ken Wilhelm, Ben Ohl from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Ben Spalding.
1958-03-05The New York Subways have promoted Jim Marshall to the major league team. The New York Subways have promoted Ray Destrade to the major league team. The New York Subways have promoted Turkey Nagelson to the major league team. The New York Subways have promoted Ben Spalding to the major league team. The New York Subways have promoted Al Hesketh to the major league team. The New York Subways have promoted Stubby Milton to the major league team.
1956-08-25The New York Subways have sent Ben Spalding down to the minors.
1955-04-29The New York Subways have promoted Ben Spalding to the major league team. The New York Subways have designated Hoot Gibson for assignment.