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Name Team Age
Flip Richardson Retired (2011, Age 36) Died (2040, Age 65)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 1
(1997)
SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Earl Averill League 0 13 years (138 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- C- A+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 7/17/1975
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
3 3 8
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
2001ALAll Star Reserve (SP)
2005ALCy Young Award; All Star Starter (SP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2011-11-01Flip Richardson has retired from the Kansas City Athletics
2011-05-26The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Ben Jones to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Flip Richardson for assignment.
2009-04-25The Kansas City Athletics have removed Flip Richardson from the trade block.
2009-04-01The Kansas City Athletics have placed Flip Richardson on the trade block.
1997-07-09The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Flip Richardson to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Don Mathes for assignment.
1997-06-08A trade has been completed between the Kansas City Athletics and the Pittsburgh Peddlers. The Pittsburgh Peddlers receive Arlo Bell from the Kansas City Athletics in exchange for Flip Richardson. Protest This Trade.
1997-04-01The Pittsburgh Peddlers have renamed Denny Thigpen to Flip Richardson.