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Name Team Age
Sam Stires Retired (1974, Age 34) Died (2027, Age 87)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 18
(1964)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mookie Wilson League 0 5 years (54 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- C-
Endurance Velocity Control
A- C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 10/13/1940
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1964B+C-
1965B+
1966B+
1967B+
1968A-
1969A-C+
1970A-C+
1971A-C+
1972A-C+
1973A-C+
1974A-C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1974-11-01Sam Stires has retired from the Kansas City Klowns
1974-06-21The Kansas City Klowns have promoted Sam Stires to the major league team. The Kansas City Klowns have designated Pete Graff for assignment.
1973-05-05The Kansas City Klowns have promoted Tex Kubski to the major league team. The Kansas City Klowns have designated Sam Stires for assignment.
1972-05-07The Kansas City Klowns have promoted Sam Stires to the major league team. The Kansas City Klowns have sent Roy Tate to the minors.
1972-05-07The Kansas City Klowns have acquired Sam Stires from the waiver wire.
1972-04-16The Boston Brewers have acquired Frank Hill from the waiver wire. The Boston Brewers have waived Sam Stires.
1972-04-08The Boston Brewers have promoted Chuck Santana to the major league team. The Boston Brewers have promoted Ed Overall to the major league team. The Boston Brewers have designated Frank Guindon for assignment. The Boston Brewers have designated Sam Stires for assignment.
1970-06-06The Boston Brewers have promoted Sam Stires to the major league team.
1970-05-13The Boston Brewers have acquired Sam Stires from the waiver wire.
1970-05-05The Cleveland Ballbusters have waived Sam Stires.
1968-04-21The Cleveland Ballbusters have acquired Sam Stires from the waiver wire.
1968-04-14The Kansas City Klowns have waived Sam Stires.
1968-04-14The Kansas City Klowns have promoted Benny Bones to the major league team. The Kansas City Klowns have sent Sam Stires to the minors.
1966-07-07The Kansas City Klowns have promoted Sam Stires to the major league team. The Kansas City Klowns have designated Chet Relaford for assignment.
1966-06-09The Kansas City Klowns have acquired Sam Stires from the waiver wire.
1966-04-01The Kansas City Klowns have waived Sam Stires.
1965-06-20A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Cyclones and the Kansas City Monarchs. The Kansas City Monarchs receive Pete Graff, Sam Stires, Draft Pick - 1966 Round 3 (BRO) from the Brooklyn Cyclones in exchange for Pete Boyer.