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Name Team Age
Fernando Marichal Retired (1999, Age 36) Died (2025, Age 62)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 1
(1981)		 SP L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Cool Papa Bell League 0 17 years (95 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C- F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
F  D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B+ B- A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A- A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
F  0 9/20/1963
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 3 5
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 
1981A-B+B+
1982A-B+A-
1983A-B+A-
1984A-B+A-
1985A-B+A-
1986A-B+A-
1987A-B+A 
1988A-A-A 
1989A-A-A 
1990A-A-A 
1991A A-A 
1992A A A 
1993A A A 
1994A A A 
1995A A A 
1996A A A 
1997A A A 
1998A-A-A 
1999A-B A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1999-11-01Fernando Marichal now holds the league record for career innings pitched.
1999-11-01Fernando Marichal has retired from the Colorado Highlanders
1998-11-01Fernando Marichal now holds the league record for career strikeouts.
1997-03-07The Colorado Highlanders have removed Fernando Marichal from the trade block.
1996-09-30The Colorado Highlanders have placed Fernando Marichal on the trade block.
1996-08-15Trade #1258148 has been completed between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Colorado Highlanders. The Colorado Highlanders receive Tom Reams, Fernando Marichal from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for Willie Biscan, Nixey Merritt, Draft Pick 1997 Round 1 KC (Ed Dauer).
1996-08-05The Cincinnati Bengals have removed Fernando Marichal from the trade block.
1996-06-18The Cincinnati Bengals have placed Fernando Marichal on the trade block.
1994-06-06Fernando Marichal of the Cincinnati Bengals is injured and is expected to be out 35 days.
1989-05-19Fernando Marichal of the Cincinnati Bengals is injured and is expected to be out 37 days.
1984-04-25The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Fernando Marichal to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have designated Mike Candiotti for assignment.
1984-04-10The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Tom Shaw to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have sent Fernando Marichal to the minors.
1982-08-28The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Fernando Marichal to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have sent Ping Stuart to the minors.
1982-08-19The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Tom Shaw to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have sent Fernando Marichal to the minors.
1982-04-21The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Fernando Marichal to the major league team.
1982-04-11The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Nino Holman to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have sent Fernando Marichal to the minors.
1982-04-05The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Fernando Marichal to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have designated Tom Shaw for assignment.
1981-09-30The Cincinnati Bengals have sent Fernando Marichal to the minors.
1981-09-23The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Fernando Marichal to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have designated Red Conway for assignment.
1981-09-10The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Gene Bates to the major league team. The Cincinnati Bengals have sent Fernando Marichal to the minors.
1981-09-02The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted Fernando Marichal to the major league team.
1981-04-01The Cincinnati Bengals have renamed Ken Elliott to Fernando Marichal.