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Name Team Age
John McRae Retired (1978, Age 38) Died (2030, Age 90)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 11
(1963)
SS R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jesse Orosco League 0 15 years (35 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 8/27/1940
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (99.0 %) A+ (98.9 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1971ALAll Star Reserve (SS)
1972ALAll Star Reserve (SS)
1973ALAll Star Starter (SS)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1978-11-01John McRae has retired from the Texas Rangers
1976-04-04The Texas Rangers have acquired John McRae from the waiver wire.
1976-03-25The Kansas City Plainsmen have promoted Charlie Simmons to the major league team. The Kansas City Plainsmen have promoted Steve Criss to the major league team. The Kansas City Plainsmen have designated John McRae for assignment. The Kansas City Plainsmen have designated Ned Braxton for assignment.
1975-07-28John McRae of the Kansas City Plainsmen is injured and is expected to be out 38 days.
1968-07-18John McRae of the Kansas City Plainsmen is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
1963-06-23The Kansas City Plainsmen have promoted Jimmy Hassler to the major league team. The Kansas City Plainsmen have promoted John McRae to the major league team. The Kansas City Plainsmen have sent Mariano Ganzel to the minors.
1962-09-12A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Plainsmen. The Kansas City Plainsmen receive Draft Pick 1963 Round 1 BOS (John McRae) from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Draft Pick 1964 Round 1 KC (Pete McMillian).
1960-06-01A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Commons. The Boston Commons receive Early Wynn from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for George Horlen, Draft Pick 1963 Round 1 BOS (John McRae).