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Name Team Age
Elmer Cieslak Retired (1972, Age 35) Died (2022, Age 86)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 52
(1958)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jim Edmonds League 0 9 years (70 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A- D 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- F  B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D  D+
Endurance Velocity Control
C- A- B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
F  D+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A  0 11/22/1936
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 2
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1958D B-C-
1959D B C 
1960D B+C+
1961D+B+C+
1962D+A-B-
1963D+A B-
1964D+A B-
1965C-A B 
1966C-A+B 
1967C A+B 
1968C A+B+
1969C A+B+
1970C A+B+
1971C A B+
1972C-A B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1972-11-01Elmer Cieslak has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1972-08-23The Milwaukee Braves have waived Elmer Cieslak.
1972-07-05The Milwaukee Braves have designated Elmer Cieslak for assignment.
1970-07-22Elmer Cieslak of the Milwaukee Braves is injured and is expected to be out 32 days.
1967-04-01A trade has been completed between the Texas rangers and the Milwaukee Braves. The Milwaukee Braves receive Elmer Cieslak, Buck Anderson from the Texas rangers in exchange for Cory Madden, Brian Kulp.
1966-08-20The Texas rangers have placed Elmer Cieslak on the trade block.
1966-08-20The Texas rangers have placed Elmer Cieslak on the trade block.
1963-03-25The Texas Tornados have promoted Elmer Cieslak to the major league team. The Texas Tornados have promoted Bill Hickey to the major league team.