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Name Team Age
Frank Ankiel Retired (1989, Age 34) Died (2026, Age 71)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Undrafted
(1977)
SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Billy Williams League 0 0 years (125 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+ C-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D-
Endurance Velocity Control
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 7/19/1955
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Type   Chances    Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1977 Majors 24.00 0 / 0 2 / 8 7 / 16 9 / 24
1978 Majors 17.00 0 / 0 7 / 9 0 / 8 7 / 17
1979 Majors 20.00 0 / 0 2 / 8 5 / 12 7 / 20
1980 Majors 24.00 0 / 0 2 / 11 3 / 13 5 / 24
1981 Majors 26.00 0 / 0 1 / 11 5 / 15 6 / 26
1982 Majors 24.00 0 / 0 0 / 10 2 / 14 2 / 24
1983 Majors 25.00 0 / 0 2 / 12 0 / 13 2 / 25
1984 Majors 27.00 0 / 1 1 / 13 1 / 13 2 / 27
1985 Majors 26.00 0 / 0 0 / 11 2 / 15 2 / 26
1986 Majors 18.00 0 / 0 2 / 6 2 / 12 4 / 18
1987 Majors 24.00 0 / 0 1 / 10 2 / 14 3 / 24
1988 Majors 0.95 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
1989 Minors 1.00 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 1 0 / 1
1989 Majors 30.99 -4 / 0 -4 / 17 -1 / 13 -9 / 30
Total -4 / 1 16 / 126 28 / 159 40 / 286
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1989-11-01Frank Ankiel has retired from the Montreal Orioles
1989-06-13The Montreal Orioles have promoted Frank Ankiel to the major league team.
1989-06-13The Montreal Orioles have acquired Frank Ankiel from the waiver wire.
1989-05-01The Montreal Orioles have waived Frank Ankiel.
1989-04-25The Montreal Orioles have promoted Bob Welch to the major league team. The Montreal Orioles have designated Frank Ankiel for assignment.
1988-09-24The Montreal Orioles have promoted Frank Ankiel to the major league team. The Montreal Orioles have designated Tom Landrum for assignment.
1988-09-24The Montreal Orioles have acquired Frank Ankiel from the waiver wire.