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Name Team Age
Bob Compton Retired (1980, Age 37) Died (2025, Age 82)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 12
(1961)
RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Joe Medwick League 0 14 years (124 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B+ B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 8/15/1943
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 1
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1968ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1969ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1970ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1971ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1972ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1973ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1974ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1975ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1976ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1980-11-01Bob Compton has retired from the Baltimore Browns
1979-08-29The Baltimore Browns have designated Bob Compton for assignment.
1966-06-28The Baltimore Browns have promoted Bob Compton to the major league team. The Baltimore Browns have designated Gene Smith for assignment.
1966-06-15The Baltimore Browns have promoted Gene Smith to the major league team. The Baltimore Browns have sent Bob Compton to the minors.
1965-04-20The Baltimore Browns have promoted Bob Compton to the major league team. The Baltimore Browns have designated Gene Smith for assignment.
1964-06-30A trade has been completed between the Baltimore Browns and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies receive Hippo Galloway, Draft Pick - 1965 Round 2 (BAL) from the Baltimore Browns in exchange for Bob Compton, Draft Pick - 1965 Round 1 (DET).
1964-04-15A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Gashouse Gang and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies receive Charlie Hall, Bill Orndorff, Frank James, Bob Compton, Draft Pick - 1965 Round 1 (STL) from the St. Louis Gashouse Gang in exchange for Bernie Groth, John Olerud, Dutch Dalton, Tony Taylor.