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Name Team Age
John Gaffke Retired (1987, Age 35) Died (2036, Age 84)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 27
(1974)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Vince Coleman League 0 12 years (3 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ C-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- C- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D  C+
Endurance Velocity Control
D  C  A 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C+ B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A+ 0 8/5/1952
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 2 3
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 
1974D-D+B 
1975D-C-B+
1976D-C-A-
1977D C A-
1978D C A-
1979D C A-
1980D C A 
1981D C A 
1982D C+A 
1983D C+A 
1984D C+A 
1985D C+A 
1986D C+A 
1987D C+A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1987-11-01John Gaffke has retired from the Washington Hamiltonians
1984-04-01A trade has been completed between the Cleveland Ballbusters and the Washington Hamiltonians. The Washington Hamiltonians receive Ed Shultz, Gary Clemens, John Gaffke from the Cleveland Ballbusters in exchange for Ray Jolley, Andy Brown, Luis Bishop.
1982-08-14A trade has been completed between the Cleveland Ballbusters and the Pittsburgh Pipers. The Pittsburgh Pipers receive Tony Santana, Dick Stone from the Cleveland Ballbusters in exchange for John Gaffke.
1976-04-08The Cincinnati Shockers have promoted John Gaffke to the major league team.