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Name Team Age
Mark Balas Jr. Retired (1987, Age 37) Died (2022, Age 72)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 2
(1975)
SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Billy Williams League 0 12 years (10 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- C+
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ B- A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 6/22/1950
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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Year League Award
1976ALGold Glove (P)
1981ALCy Young Award; All Star Reserve (SP)
1982ALAll Star Starter (SP); Gold Glove (P)
1983ALAll Star Starter (SP)
1984ALAll Star Reserve (SP)
1985ALAll Star Reserve (SP)
1986NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1987-11-01Mark Balas Jr. has retired from the Pittsburgh SteelPirates
1986-05-22A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Revival and the Cleveland Rockers. The Cleveland Rockers receive Bobby Grich, Rob Show, Jim Hallman, Fred Tiefenthaler, Denny Neagle, Bruce Dunkle from the Pittsburgh Revival in exchange for Mark Balas Jr., Alex Schelle.
1977-06-25A trade has been completed between the Cleveland Rockers and the Boston Militia. The Boston Militia receive Buck Johnston, Draft Pick 1978 Round 3 CLE (Jay Olivares), Draft Pick 1978 Round 2 CLE (Dan Hutchinson) from the Cleveland Rockers in exchange for Mark Balas Jr..
1975-09-29The Boston Militia have promoted Mark Balas Jr. to the major league team. The Boston Militia have sent Casey Tinsdale to the minors.
1975-04-01The Boston Militia have renamed Larry Thomas to Mark Balas Jr..