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Name Team Age
Rick Sturtze Retired (1971, Age 37) Died (2001, Age 67)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 11
(1958)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jesse Orosco League 0 13 years (133 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D-
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 10/12/1934
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 2 4
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1960ALGold Glove (P)
1967NLAll Star Reserve (SP)
1968NLCy Young Award; All Star Starter (SP); Gold Glove (P)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1971-11-01Rick Sturtze has retired from the Cincinnati Reds
1971-08-11Rick Sturtze of the Cincinnati Reds is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1969-10-23The Cincinnati Reds have placed Rick Sturtze on the trade block.
1965-06-03A trade has been completed between the Tampa Bay Thunder and the Cincinnati RedLegs. The Cincinnati RedLegs receive Rod Calvert, Jack Crimian, Barney Grzanich, Mike Moore, Rick Sturtze from the Tampa Bay Thunder in exchange for Jim Terlecky, Curly Pazik, Alex Nelson, Mike Morejon, Bill Alou, Draft Pick 1966 Round 1 CIN (Bob Carroll).
1958-04-04The Tampa Bay Thunder have promoted Bill Murrell to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Thunder have promoted Rick Sturtze to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Thunder have sent Frank Stevens to the minors. The Tampa Bay Thunder have sent Charlie Cardoni to the minors.