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Name Team Age
Joey Bender Retired (1986, Age 38) Died (2023, Age 75)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 23
(1968)		 RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mike Piazza League 0 15 years (45 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B- F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D  D- C 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C- D  D 
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ C  A 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A  A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C  0 8/21/1948
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 2
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 
1968B D+B+
1969B D+A-
1970B C-A-
1971B C+A 
1972B C+A+
1973B C+A+
1974B B-A+
1975B B-A+
1976B B-A+
1977B B-A+
1978B B-A+
1979B B-A+
1980B B A+
1981B B A+
1982B B A+
1983B-B-A+
1984B-C+A 
1985B-C A 
1986C+C A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1986-11-01Joey Bender has retired from the Boston Sand Cats
1986-08-16The Boston Sand Cats have promoted Joey Bender to the major league team.
1986-05-24The Boston Sand Cats have designated Joey Bender for assignment.
1982-09-20Joey Bender of the Boston Sand Cats is injured and is expected to be out 34 days.
1979-06-27Joey Bender of the Boston Sand Cats is injured and is expected to be out 31 days.
1976-08-28Joey Bender of the Boston Sand Cats is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1974-05-24Joey Bender of the Boston Sand Cats is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
1971-03-25The Boston Sand Cats have promoted Joey Bender to the major league team.
1968-04-01The Boston Sand Cats have renamed Chuck Hillegas to Joey Bender.