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Name Team Age
Babe Ruffing Retired (1979, Age 37) Died (2016, Age 74)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 7
(1964)		 RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mark Fidrych League 0 12 years (108 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B  D+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- F  C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D  D- C-
Endurance Velocity Control
C- C+ A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 5/3/1942
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
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 
1964D C+B+
1965D+B-A-
1966D+B-A-
1967D+B A-
1968D+B A 
1969D+B A 
1970C-B A 
1971C-B A 
1972C B+A 
1973C B+A 
1974C B+A 
1975C B+A 
1976C B+A 
1977C B+A 
1978C B A 
1979C-B-A-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1979-11-01Babe Ruffing has retired from the Kansas City Athletics
1979-05-19The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Babe Ruffing to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Tony Masteller to the minors.
1979-04-01The Kansas City Athletics have designated Babe Ruffing for assignment.
1978-06-29Babe Ruffing of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 35 days.
1974-05-12Babe Ruffing of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1973-09-24Babe Ruffing of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
1967-04-03The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Babe Ruffing to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Frank Pye for assignment.
1966-05-02The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Lee Martinez to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Babe Ruffing to the minors.
1966-03-25The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Babe Ruffing to the major league team.