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Name Team Age
Rich Samford Retired (1969, Age 35) Died (2021, Age 87)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 47
(1954)		 RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Don Newcombe League 0 11 years (127 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B+ F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D  D- C 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  C-
Endurance Velocity Control
D- B- B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B- A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A  0 2/28/1934
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 3
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 
1954F C-C-
1955F C-C-
1956F C C 
1957F C C+
1958F C+C+
1959D-C+B-
1960D-C+B-
1961D-C+B-
1962D-B-B-
1963D-B-B 
1964D-B-B 
1965D-B-B 
1966D-B-B 
1967D-B-B 
1968D-B-B 
1969D-B-B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1969-11-01Rich Samford has retired from the Washington Mudducks
1960-05-25A trade has been completed between the New York Red Foxx and the Milwaukee Marauders. The Milwaukee Marauders receive Rich Samford, Ed "Maury" Willis, Randy Hilgendorf, Draft Pick - 1961 Round 2 (PIT), Draft Pick - 1961 Round 2 (NYA), Draft Pick - 1962 Round 1 (NYN) from the New York Red Foxx in exchange for Charlie Dillinger, Dave Tebeau.
1960-03-25The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have promoted Bert Cicotte to the major league team.
1959-10-10The New York Red Foxx have promoted Bill Robidoux to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1959-09-02The New York Red Foxx have promoted Sam Lombardi to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team.
1959-08-26The New York Red Foxx have promoted John Randall to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1959-08-23The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Tito Rameriz to the minors.
1959-08-17The New York Red Foxx have acquired Rich Samford from the waiver wire.
1959-08-10The New York Red Foxx have waived Rich Samford.
1959-08-10The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent John Randall to the minors.
1959-07-27The New York Red Foxx have promoted Tito Rameriz to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team.
1959-07-20The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1959-05-23The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Bill Robidoux to the minors.
1959-05-22The New York Red Foxx have promoted Bill Robidoux to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1959-05-12The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have designated Mike Garbark for assignment.
1958-10-13The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1958-08-16The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team.
1958-05-30The New York Red Foxx have promoted Fran Becker to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1958-04-23The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Ken Gibson to the minors.
1957-10-03The New York Red Foxx have sent Will Cardwell to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1957-09-26The New York Red Foxx have promoted Will Cardwell to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team.
1957-06-28The New York Red Foxx have promoted Fran Becker to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1957-06-28The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Fran Becker to the minors.
1957-06-23The New York Red Foxx have promoted Fran Becker to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1957-06-01The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Bob Schull to the minors.
1957-05-31The New York Red Foxx have promoted Bob Schull to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1957-05-22The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team. The New York Red Foxx have sent Ken Gibson to the minors.
1956-10-03The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors.
1956-09-05The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team.
1956-03-25The New York Red Foxx have sent Will Cardwell to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent Chad Spragins to the minors.
1955-09-08The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team.
1955-04-29The New York Red Foxx have acquired Rich Samford from the waiver wire.
1955-04-01The New York Red Foxx have waived Rich Samford.
1954-10-23The New York Red Foxx have sent Joe Malay to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent Ryan Knothe to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rich Samford to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rusty "Nail" Kinney to the minors. The New York Red Foxx have sent Rube Tomlin to the minors.
1954-09-26The New York Red Foxx have promoted Rich Samford to the major league team.
1954-05-20The New York Red Foxx have acquired Rich Samford from the waiver wire.
1954-04-01The Washington Generals have waived Rich Samford.