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Name Team Age
Kid Karpis Retired (1990, Age 37) Died (2026, Age 73)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 4
(1975)
2B L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Goose Goslin League 0 15 years (22 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+ C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- B+ B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D+
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 9/10/1953
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 2 4
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (SS)
(91.1 %) (85.4 %) (3.1 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1990-11-01Kid Karpis has retired from the Milwaukee Brew Masters
1990-05-22Kid Karpis of the Milwaukee Brew Masters is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1989-09-05Kid Karpis of the Milwaukee Brew Masters is injured and is expected to be out 38 days.
1988-03-01The Milwaukee Brew Masters have removed Kid Karpis from the trade block.
1988-03-01The Milwaukee Brew Masters have placed Kid Karpis on the trade block.
1987-08-25A trade has been completed between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brew Masters. The Milwaukee Brew Masters receive Kid Karpis, Draft Pick 1988 Round 2 BRO (Frank Carter) from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Cupid Comer. Protest This Trade.
1985-10-10The Chicago Cubs have placed Kid Karpis on the trade block.
1984-09-09Kid Karpis of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 39 days.
1984-04-21Kid Karpis of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 44 days.
1980-06-26Kid Karpis of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1979-09-04Kid Karpis of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 24 days.
1976-09-22Kid Karpis of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 34 days.
1975-04-13A trade has been completed between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Blackhearts. The New York Blackhearts receive Eric German, Dane Morgan, Mike Isenberg from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for King Towers, Kid Karpis.
1975-04-03The New York Blackhearts have promoted Kid Karpis to the major league team. The New York Blackhearts have designated Willie Neuhaus for assignment.
1975-04-03The New York Blackhearts have renamed Mendy Johnson to Kid Karpis.