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Name Team Age
Ben Oglivie Retired (1997, Age 38) Died (2045, Age 86)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 26
(1977)
LF L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Earl Averill League 0 16 years (43 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C- A- B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 5/24/1959
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 3 5
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (95.8 %) (1.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1997-11-01Ben Oglivie has retired from the Chicago BleacherBums
1997-09-11The Chicago BleacherBums have acquired Ben Oglivie from the waiver wire.
1997-08-26The Chicago turnpike titans have waived Ben Oglivie.
1997-08-07The Chicago turnpike titans have promoted Jack Ostrowski to the major league team. The Chicago turnpike titans have designated Ben Oglivie for assignment.
1997-08-07The Chicago turnpike titans have acquired Ben Oglivie from the waiver wire.
1997-08-03The Milwaukee Blue Ribbon have promoted Guy Figueroa to the major league team. The Milwaukee Blue Ribbon have designated Ben Oglivie for assignment.
1996-06-28Ben Oglivie of the Milwaukee WallBangers is injured and is expected to be out 46 days.
1992-08-19Ben Oglivie of the Milwaukee WallBangers is injured and is expected to be out 5 days.
1991-06-29Ben Oglivie of the Milwaukee WallBangers is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
1988-03-01The Milwaukee Brewmasters have renamed Mike Penny to Ben Oglivie.
1988-03-01A trade has been completed between the Milwaukee Brewmasters and the Kansas City Athletics. The Kansas City Athletics receive Dutch Wagner from the Milwaukee Brewmasters in exchange for Henry Cecena, Mike Penny, Bill Curd, Scott Gibson.
1983-05-29Mike Penny of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 27 days.
1981-07-31Mike Penny of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
1981-03-01The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Mike Penny to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Cy Flores for assignment.
1980-10-03A trade has been completed between the Kansas City Athletics and the Chicago BleacherBums. The Chicago BleacherBums receive Draft Pick - 1981 Round 3 (KC) from the Kansas City Athletics in exchange for Mike Penny.
1978-05-15The Chicago Cubs have acquired Mike Penny from the waiver wire.
1978-04-05The St. Louis Rough Riders have waived Mike Penny.
1978-04-05The St. Louis Rough Riders have acquired Mike Penny from the waiver wire.
1978-03-01The Boston Bishops have waived Mike Penny.
1977-09-16A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Paladins and the Boston Bishops. The Boston Bishops receive Ray Fisher, Mike Penny from the Pittsburgh Paladins in exchange for .