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Name Team Age
Vern Swoboda Retired (1977, Age 34) Died (2019, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Undrafted
(1965)		 RP L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Harold Baines League 0 1 years (89 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  C 
Endurance Velocity Control
D+ A  C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D+ B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 6/30/1943
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
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 
1965D+B-D 
1966D+B-D+
1967D+B D+
1968D+B+C-
1969D+B+C 
1970D+B+C 
1971D+B+C+
1972D+A-C+
1973D+A-C+
1974D+A-C+
1975D+A C+
1976D+A C+
1977D+A C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1977-11-01Vern Swoboda has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1976-08-03The Los Angeles Dodgers have waived Vern Swoboda.
1976-07-25The Los Angeles Dodgers have promoted Gary Quintana to the major league team. The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated Vern Swoboda for assignment.
1975-04-14The Los Angeles Dodgers have promoted Vern Swoboda to the major league team. The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated Mickey Chan for assignment.
1975-04-14The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Vern Swoboda from the waiver wire.