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Name Team Age
Nelson Briles Retired (1962, Age 36) Died (1997, Age 71)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 54
(1950)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Cool Papa Bell League 0 12 years (157 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  A  A 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D  D+ C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D+ C- A 
Endurance Velocity Control
B  B+ C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D  D+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 2/4/1926
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
3 3 6
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 
1950B B-C 
1951B B-C 
1952B B-C 
1953B B C 
1954B B C 
1955B B+C+
1956B B+C+
1957B B+C+
1958B B+C+
1959B B+C+
1960B B+C+
1961B B+C+
1962B B+C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1962-11-01Nelson Briles has retired from the Cincinnati River Pirates
1962-10-03The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Vada Pinson to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Pirates have designated Mullet Miller for assignment. The Cincinnati River Pirates have designated Nelson Briles for assignment.
1962-08-18The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Nelson Briles to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Pirates have sent Dennis Blasingame to the minors.
1962-08-10The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Val Bocek to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Will Turner to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Dan Colton to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Dennis Blasingame to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Red Ruffing to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Pirates have designated Nelson Briles for assignment. The Cincinnati River Pirates have designated Darnell Thielman for assignment. The Cincinnati River Pirates have sent Gorman Kluttz to the minors. The Cincinnati River Pirates have designated Dick Messenger for assignment. The Cincinnati River Pirates have sent John Ott to the minors.
1962-07-29The Cincinnati River Pirates have promoted Nelson Briles to the major league team.
1962-07-15The Cincinnati River Pirates have designated Nelson Briles for assignment.
1962-07-02The Cincinnati River Pirates have acquired Nelson Briles from the waiver wire.
1962-06-28The Pittsburgh Champions have designated Nelson Briles for assignment.
1962-04-03The Pittsburgh Champions have renamed Scott Miller to Nelson Briles.
1956-07-28Scott Miller of the Pittsburgh Posterior Cruciate Ligaments is injured and is expected to be out 11 days.