Name | Team | Age |
Johan Bird | Retired (1989, Age 37) | Died (2026, Age 74) |
Drafted | Position | Bats/Throws |
Round 3, Pick 40 (1971) |
CF | R/R |
League | Option Years
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Majors Service Time |
Reggie Smith League | 0 | 14 years (149 games) |
Total Rating
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Arm | Range |
Contact vs R | Contact vs L | Speed |
Power vs R | Power vs L | Bunting |
Endurance | Velocity | Control |
Leadership
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Mentor vs RHP
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Mentor vs LHP
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Health
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Injured Days
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Birthday |
0 | 3/5/1952 | |
WS Rings | WS Appearances | LCS Appearances |
3 | 6 | 9 |
Alt Pos (LF) | Alt Pos (RF) | Alt Pos (---) |
(98.8 %) | (83.4 %) | (0.0 %) |
Year | League | Award |
1979 | AL | All Star Reserve (OF) |
1982 | AL | All Star Starter (CF) |
Date | Transaction |
1989-11-01 | Johan Bird has retired from the Chicago Werebears |
1989-05-02 | The Chicago Werebears have placed Johan Bird on the trade block. |
1988-05-06 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 17 days. |
1987-07-27 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 32 days. |
1981-10-07 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 8 days. |
1981-07-02 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 20 days. |
1980-05-12 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 20 days. |
1980-04-19 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 17 days. |
1980-04-02 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 10 days. |
1977-08-05 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 25 days. |
1977-06-23 | Johan Bird of the Chicago Werebears is injured and is expected to be out 26 days. |
1977-04-30 | A trade has been completed between the Chicago Werebears and the Cleveland Indians. The Cleveland Indians receive Gary Colcolough from the Chicago Werebears in exchange for Johan Bird. |
1975-08-23 | The Cleveland Indians have promoted Johan Bird to the major league team. The Cleveland Indians have sent Bill Lefebvre to the minors. |
1975-08-13 | The Cleveland Indians have promoted Bill Lefebvre to the major league team. The Cleveland Indians have sent Johan Bird to the minors. |
1975-08-06 | Johan Bird of the Cleveland Indians is injured and is expected to be out 15 days. |
1975-06-23 | The Cleveland Indians have promoted Johan Bird to the major league team. The Cleveland Indians have sent Paul Sima to the minors. |
1975-05-29 | The Cleveland Indians have promoted Joe Rod to the major league team. The Cleveland Indians have sent Johan Bird to the minors. |
1975-05-27 | Johan Bird of the Cleveland Indians is injured and is expected to be out 26 days. |
1974-06-28 | The Cleveland Indians have promoted Johan Bird to the major league team. |
1971-04-05 | The Cleveland Indians have acquired Johan Bird from the waiver wire. |
1971-04-01 | The Cincinnati Redlegs have waived Johan Bird. |