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Name Team Age
John Newman Retired (1993, Age 34) Died (2027, Age 69)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 29
(1976)
3B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Luis Aparicio League 0 7 years (143 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- A- B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C+ C+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D- 0 11/5/1958
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 3 3
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
D- (7.6 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1993-11-01John Newman has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1993-04-10The Cleveland Ragin Injuns have waived John Newman.
1993-04-06The Cleveland Ragin Injuns have designated John Newman for assignment.
1992-04-23The Cleveland Ragin Injuns have promoted John Newman to the major league team.
1992-04-23The Cleveland Ragin Injuns have acquired John Newman from the waiver wire.
1992-04-01The Miami Maduros have waived John Newman.
1992-03-25The Miami Maduros have promoted Percy Chapmann to the major league team. The Miami Maduros have designated John Newman for assignment.
1990-04-01The Miami Maduros have placed John Newman on the trade block.
1988-08-16The Florida Fightin Pelicans have acquired John Newman from the waiver wire.
1988-08-12The Montreal Expos have designated John Newman for assignment.
1984-10-23The Montreal Expos have acquired John Newman from the waiver wire.
1984-09-30The Washington Bagmen have promoted Mike Maxwell to the major league team. The Washington Bagmen have designated John Newman for assignment.
1984-09-30The Washington Bagmen have promoted Chris Bannister to the major league team. The Washington Bagmen have promoted John Newman to the major league team. The Washington Bagmen have promoted John Alexander to the major league team. The Washington Bagmen have designated Mickey Pennock for assignment. The Washington Bagmen have designated Ox Martz for assignment. The Washington Bagmen have designated Whitey Welaj for assignment.
1984-04-05The Washington Bagmen have acquired John Newman from the waiver wire.
1984-04-01The Kansas City Royals have waived John Newman.
1983-07-16The Kansas City Royals have removed John Newman from the trade block.
1982-06-17The Kansas City Royals have placed John Newman on the trade block.
1980-08-05The Kansas City Royals have removed John Newman from the trade block.
1980-04-08The Kansas City Royals have placed John Newman on the trade block.
1980-03-26The Kansas City Royals have drafted John Newman #82 overall in the Expansion Draft.
1976-04-05The Houston Lastros have acquired John Newman from the waiver wire.
1976-04-01The Washington Crushers have promoted Lew Grubb to the major league team. The Washington Crushers have promoted Jim Neagle to the major league team. The Washington Crushers have waived Smilin" Sammy Clay. The Washington Crushers have waived Harry Mancuso. The Washington Crushers have waived John Newman. The Washington Crushers have waived Fred Rudolph.