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Name Team Age
Jimmy Heltzel Retired (2011, Age 38) Died (2035, Age 63)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 3
(1990)
LF R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mark Fidrych League 0 19 years (57 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
A- B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- A- A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D+
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A- A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D- 0 12/21/1972
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 3 6
Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (94.7 %) (67.8 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2011-11-01Jimmy Heltzel has retired from the Oakland Unathletics
2011-06-28A trade has been completed between the Oakland Unathletics and the Detroit Rock City. The Detroit Rock City receive John Jelks from the Oakland Unathletics in exchange for Jimmy Heltzel. Protest This Trade.
2011-04-08A trade has been completed between the Detroit Rock City and the Texas Strangers. The Texas Strangers receive Joe Humphrey, Gene Sagmoen, Rick Siebler, Draft Pick 2012 Round 2 DET (Pat Bailey) from the Detroit Rock City in exchange for Jimmy Heltzel, Draft Pick - 2014 Round 1 (TEX). Protest This Trade.
2010-09-13Jimmy Heltzel of the Texas Strangers is injured and is expected to be out 41 days.
2007-04-13The Texas Strangers have placed Jimmy Heltzel on the trade block.
2002-04-02Jimmy Heltzel of the Texas Strangers is injured and is expected to be out 31 days.
1999-04-22Jimmy Heltzel of the Texas Strangers is injured and is expected to be out 43 days.
1996-09-22Jimmy Heltzel of the Texas Strangers is injured and is expected to be out 21 days.
1996-07-15Jimmy Heltzel of the Texas Strangers is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
1996-04-04Jimmy Heltzel of the Texas Strangers is injured and is expected to be out 11 days.
1994-04-01The Texas Strangers have promoted Jimmy Heltzel to the major league team. The Texas Strangers have sent Ches Paskert to the minors.
1993-08-23The Washington Strangers have promoted Frank Batten to the major league team. The Washington Strangers have sent Jimmy Heltzel to the minors.
1993-06-28The Washington Strangers have promoted Jimmy Heltzel to the major league team. The Washington Strangers have designated Buster Coumbe for assignment.
1993-04-21A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Buckeyes and the Washington Strangers. The Washington Strangers receive Pop Diehl, Jimmy Heltzel, Draft Pick 1994 Round 1 CHN (Eric Snyder) from the Pittsburgh Buckeyes in exchange for Skeeter Jones.
1991-04-06The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have promoted Hobe Burke to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have promoted Solly Stouch to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have promoted Chipper Quinones to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have promoted Don Butler to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have sent Jim Swigler to the minors. The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have sent Joe McDonnell to the minors. The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have designated Ed Delahanty for assignment. The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have sent Jimmy Heltzel to the minors.
1990-04-01The Pittsburgh Buckeyes have auto-promoted Jimmy Heltzel to the major leagues.