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Name Team Age
Only Nolan Retired (1991, Age 35) Died (2023, Age 68)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 11
(1973)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Vince Coleman League 0 12 years (32 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C  F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
F  D- D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- B+ B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D- C-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
F  0 11/22/1955
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 5 10
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 
1973B-C+C-
1974B-B-C 
1975B-B C+
1976B-B+B-
1977B-A-B 
1978B-A-B 
1979B-A-B 
1980B-A-B+
1981B A B+
1982B A B+
1983B A A-
1984B A A-
1985B A A-
1986B A A-
1987B A A-
1988B A A-
1989B A A-
1990B-A-A-
1991B-A-B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1991-11-01Only Nolan has retired from the Cleveland Ballbusters
1991-04-03Only Nolan of the Cleveland Ballbusters is injured and is expected to be out 56 days.
1990-06-29Only Nolan of the Cleveland Ballbusters is injured and is expected to be out 24 days.
1989-06-22A trade has been completed between the Atlanta Old Schoolers and the Cleveland Ballbusters. The Cleveland Ballbusters receive Only Nolan from the Atlanta Old Schoolers in exchange for Jeff Harris, Chan-Ho Hasegawa.
1986-05-05Only Nolan of the Atlanta Mules is injured and is expected to be out 44 days.
1984-06-25Only Nolan of the Atlanta Mules is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1982-03-25The Atlanta Mules have renamed The Only Nolan to Only Nolan.
1981-07-02The Only Nolan of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
1979-03-25The Pittsburgh Alleghenys have promoted The Only Nolan to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Alleghenys have designated Walt Foley for assignment.
1973-04-01The Pittsburgh Alleghenys have renamed Nellie McKinney to The Only Nolan.