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Name Team Age
Michael Williams Retired (2004, Age 40) Died (2050, Age 86)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 8
(1983)
2B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Goose Goslin League 0 16 years (18 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ D+
Endurance Velocity Control
B-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 6/23/1964
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 5
Alt Pos (SS) Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (3B)
A- (76.5 %) (66.1 %) D+ (22.4 %)

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Year League Award
1988NLRookie of the Year
1992NLAll Star Starter (2B)
1993NLAll Star Starter (2B)
1995NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1996NLMVP; All Star Reserve (OF)
1997NLAll Star Starter (RF)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2004-11-01Michael Williams has retired from the Chicago Cubs
2004-08-17Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 43 days.
2003-07-16Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
2002-09-06Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
2001-04-04Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
1999-09-03Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 48 days.
1998-07-27Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 39 days.
1998-06-16Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
1997-04-05Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 21 days.
1996-07-03Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1994-04-08Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 47 days.
1989-08-18Michael Williams of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 43 days.
1988-04-01A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies and the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs receive Michael Williams, Le-a Jones, Draft Pick 1989 Round 1 BRO (Frank Conine) from the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies in exchange for Ed Henry, Draft Pick 1990 Round 2 CHN (Wesley Durham). Protest This Trade.
1988-03-01The Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies have promoted Michael Williams to the major league team. The Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies have promoted Bill Muir to the major league team. The Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies have promoted Lefty Dixon to the major league team.
1984-04-28A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies and the Detroit Diamonds. The Detroit Diamonds receive Orlando Aso, Nick Pulovski from the Brooklyn Traveling Wilburies in exchange for Michael Williams, Draft Pick 1985 Round 1 DET (Brandy Ledford).