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Name Team Age
Emil Smith Retired (1974, Age 36) Died (2014, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 12
(1962)		 3B L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jesse Burkett League 0 11 years (19 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C- A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B- B- A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+ C+ B 
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D  D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- C  C 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 4/22/1938
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 2
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (LF)
A+ (98.6 %) A+ (92.3 %) B- (58.1 %)

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  Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Contact vs R   Power vs R   Contact vs L   Power vs L   Speed   Arm   Range 
1962B B+C C+A D+B 
1963B B+C+C+A+C-B+
1964B A-B-B-A+C B+
1965B A-B-B-A+C A-
1966B A-B-B-A+C A-
1967B A-B-B-A+C A-
1968B A-B-B-A+C A-
1969B A-B-B-A+C A-
1970B A-B-B-A+C A-
1971B A-B-B-A+C A-
1972B A-B-B-A+C A-
1973B A-B B-A C A-
1974B B+B C+A-C-A-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1974-11-01Emil Smith has retired from the Detroit Tigers
1972-07-17A trade has been completed between the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Dutchmen. The Philadelphia Dutchmen receive Ben Foiles, Emmett Townsend, Draft Pick - 1973 Round 4 (DET) from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Bob Elliott, Emil Smith, Elvis Warner.
1970-06-15Emil Smith of the Philadelphia Golden Gophers is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
1964-04-01The Philadelphia Golden Gophers have promoted Emil Smith to the major league team.
1962-04-01The Philadelphia Golden Gophers have promoted Mickey Bennett to the major league team. The Philadelphia Golden Gophers have sent Emil Smith to the minors.
1962-04-01The Philadelphia Golden Gophers have promoted Emil Smith to the major league team. The Philadelphia Golden Gophers have designated Dave Gassner for assignment.