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Name Team Age
Pete McCovey Retired (1990, Age 35) Died (2024, Age 69)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 6
(1973)
RP R/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Vince Coleman League 0 15 years (35 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
D+ D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D+ D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- D-
Endurance Velocity Control
D+ C- A+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 1/10/1955
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 2
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 
1973D-B+
1974D-B+
1975A-
1976A-
1977D+A-
1978D+
1979D+
1980C-A+
1981C-A+
1982C-A+
1983D+C-A+
1984D+C-A+
1985D+A+
1986D+A+
1987D+A+
1988D+A+
1989D+A+
1990D+C-A+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1990-11-01Pete McCovey has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1990-04-14The Baltimore Banditos have waived Pete McCovey.
1990-04-01The Baltimore Banditos have promoted Fern Greenwood to the major league team. The Baltimore Banditos have designated Pete McCovey for assignment.
1983-07-29The Baltimore Banditos have acquired Pete McCovey from the waiver wire.
1983-07-22The Boston Whalers have promoted Minnie Dorgan to the major league team. The Boston Whalers have designated Pete McCovey for assignment.
1975-08-16The Pittsburgh Alleghenys have promoted Pete McCovey to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Alleghenys have sent Brian Hotaling to the minors.
1974-08-28A trade has been completed between the Washington Hamiltonians and the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. The Pittsburgh Alleghenys receive Pete McCovey, Draft Pick - 1976 Round 2 (WAS) from the Washington Hamiltonians in exchange for Chad Jackson.
1974-03-25The Washington Hamiltonians have acquired Pete McCovey from the waiver wire.
1973-04-04The New York Borrachos have promoted Pete McCovey to the major league team. The New York Borrachos have sent Al Mouton to the minors.