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Name Team Age
Bill Eichelberger Retired (1983, Age 35) Died (2024, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 8
(1970)
CF L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Nomar Garciaparra League 0 7 years (87 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
68 44 96
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
52 39 74
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
92 84 77
Endurance Velocity Control
55 8 6
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
16 59 56
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
35 0 10/21/1948
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 7
Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (SS)
98 (98.9 %) 94 (94.7 %) 82 (82.9 %)

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Year League Award
1975NLRookie of the Year; Gold Glove (CF)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1983-11-01Bill Eichelberger has retired from the Houston Apaches
1983-09-02The Houston Apaches have promoted Bill Eichelberger to the major league team.
1983-04-20The Houston Apaches have promoted Don Pitko to the major league team. The Houston Apaches have designated Bill Eichelberger for assignment.
1980-06-18Bill Eichelberger of the Houston Apaches is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1979-07-04Bill Eichelberger of the Houston Apaches is injured and is expected to be out 38 days.
1976-05-24Bill Eichelberger of the Houston Apaches is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
1974-09-18A trade has been completed between the Houston Apaches and the Colorado Rocks. The Colorado Rocks receive Frank Parker, Clarence Bagwell, Larry Palmer, Draft Pick 1975 Round 2 STL (Roy Shinners) from the Houston Apaches in exchange for Bill Eichelberger.