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Name Team Age
Jim Shantz Retired (2014, Age 34) Died (2050, Age 70)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 56
(2005)
SS R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Hank Aaron League 0 1 years (43 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A- A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 7/31/1980
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (1B)
D- (6.4 %) D- (4.5 %) (0.5 %)

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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 
2005C+B-B-C-B+
2006C+B-B-C-B+
2007C+B-B-C-B+
2008C+B-B-C-B+
2009C+B-B-C-B+
2013C+B-B-C-B+
2015C+B-B-C-B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2014-11-01Jim Shantz has retired from the Free Agency Pool
2010-03-30The Cleveland Buckeyes have waived Jim Shantz.
2009-07-23The Cleveland Buckeyes have promoted Lou Powell to the major league team. The Cleveland Buckeyes have sent Jim Shantz to the minors.
2009-07-23The Cleveland Buckeyes have promoted Jim Shantz to the major league team.
2008-04-11The Cleveland Buckeyes have promoted Jim Shantz to the major league team. The Cleveland Buckeyes have sent Dick Wilson to the minors.
2008-04-01The Cleveland Buckeyes have promoted Jim Shantz to the major league team. The Cleveland Buckeyes have designated Fred Caldwell for assignment.
2007-10-10The Cleveland Buckeyes have sent Jim Shantz to the minors. The Cleveland Buckeyes have designated Joe Sprinz for assignment.
2007-09-17The Cleveland Buckeyes have promoted Jim Shantz to the major league team.
2007-07-13The Cleveland Buckeyes have acquired Jim Shantz from the waiver wire.
2007-04-22The Chicago Cubbies have waived Jim Shantz.
2006-04-11The Chicago Cubbies have promoted George Norton to the major league team. The Chicago Cubbies have sent Jim Shantz to the minors.
2005-04-03The Chicago Cubbies have promoted Jim Shantz to the major leagues.