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Name Team Age
John Ponder Retired (1965, Age 34) Died (2004, Age 73)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 9, Pick 143
(1950)		 RP B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Cool Papa Bell League 0 0 years (26 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- A+ C 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D  D+ D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ B- A-
Endurance Velocity Control
D+ C+ B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B  C 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 6/26/1931
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1950D+D+C 
1951D+D+C 
1952D+D+C 
1953D+D+C 
1954D+C-C+
1955D+C-C+
1956D+C-C+
1957D+C-C+
1958D+C B-
1959D+C B-
1960D+C B-
1961D+C B 
1962D+C+B 
1963D+C+B 
1964D+C+B 
1965D+C+B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1965-11-01John Ponder has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1956-04-04The Chicago Witches have waived John Ponder.
1952-10-03The Chicago Witches have sent John Ponder to the minors. The Chicago Witches have designated Victor Johnson for assignment.
1952-09-26The Chicago Witches have promoted John Ponder to the major league team. The Chicago Witches have promoted Tommy O"Sullivan to the major league team. The Chicago Witches have promoted Ed Pabor to the major league team.
1952-09-23The Chicago Witches have sent John Ponder to the minors.
1952-09-22The Chicago Witches have promoted John Ponder to the major leagues.
1952-04-30The Chicago Witches have acquired John Ponder from the waiver wire.
1952-04-26The Washington Dawgs have waived John Ponder.
1952-04-05The Washington Dawgs have acquired John Ponder from the waiver wire.
1952-04-01The Brooklyn Blainers have waived John Ponder.