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Name Team Age
Howie Criger Retired (2029, Age 35) Died (2064, Age 70)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 11
(2014)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Dazzy Vance League 0 14 years (4 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A  C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D+ C 
Endurance Velocity Control
C- A  B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B  A 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C  0 2/3/1994
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 6 7
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
2016 LHB 67 46.1 34 19 34 1.14
2016 RHB 67 41.1 28 13 41 1.31
2017 LHB 71 38.2 27 18 48 1.71
2017 RHB 72 36.1 26 14 38 1.43
2018 LHB 59 24.1 11 8 33 1.68
2018 RHB 64 35.1 30 10 31 1.16
2019 LHB 17 13.0 13 2 8 0.77
2019 RHB 18 9.2 5 3 6 0.93
2020 LHB 27 18.0 13 8 19 1.50
2020 RHB 22 12.1 6 5 17 1.78
2021 LHB 63 42.0 28 17 50 1.60
2021 RHB 59 34.1 23 14 26 1.17
2022 LHB 75 49.0 33 15 57 1.47
2022 RHB 60 33.2 23 12 30 1.25
2023 LHB 39 37.0 20 18 28 1.24
2023 RHB 34 29.0 19 15 34 1.69
2024 LHB 45 53.2 38 17 61 1.45
2024 RHB 44 56.2 35 11 51 1.09
2025 LHB 62 40.0 25 15 44 1.48
2025 RHB 55 32.2 22 12 40 1.59
2026 LHB 62 41.2 25 14 34 1.15
2026 RHB 49 24.2 16 9 29 1.54
2027 LHB 69 41.0 34 20 46 1.61
2027 RHB 56 31.2 21 15 35 1.58
2028 LHB 37 25.2 24 7 28 1.36
2028 RHB 33 24.0 19 4 13 0.71
2029 LHB 37 21.1 15 6 31 1.73
2029 RHB 34 19.1 14 6 18 1.24
2176 AHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2176 HHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2176 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2176 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total AHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total HHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 730 491.2 340 184 521 1.43
Total RHB 667 421.0 287 143 409 1.31
Total 810 912.2 627 327 930 1.38
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2029-11-01Howie Criger has retired from the Chicago Cubs
2028-03-31A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs receive Bill Goldsberry, Danny Brady, Howie Criger from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Freddy Cash, Jo-Jo Taylor.
2023-03-25A trade has been completed between the Detroit Brew Crew and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Don Frobel, Howie Criger from the Detroit Brew Crew in exchange for Kevin Delahanty, Bill Willis.
2021-07-21A trade has been completed between the Detroit Brew Crew and the Chicago Swordsmen. The Chicago Swordsmen receive George McCoy, Henry Peterson, Draft Pick - 2023 Round 1 (CHA), Draft Pick - 2022 Round 1 (WAS), Draft Pick - 2023 Round 1 (DET) from the Detroit Brew Crew in exchange for Howie Criger, Dick Upshaw, Randy Nelson.
2019-04-02Howie Criger of the Chicago Swordsmen is injured and is expected to be out 36 days.
2018-06-21Howie Criger of the Chicago Swordsmen is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
2016-09-16Howie Criger of the Chicago Swordsmen is injured and is expected to be out 9 days.
2016-03-31The Chicago Swordsmen have promoted Howie Criger to the major league team. The Chicago Swordsmen have designated Bernie Kitsos for assignment.