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Name Team Age
Joe Astroth Retired (1997, Age 35) Died (2042, Age 81)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 28
(1980)
C R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Harold Baines League 0 12 years (149 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- C-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- B+ B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 12/10/1961
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
5 6 7
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.3 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1989ALAll Star Reserve (C); Gold Glove (C)
1992ALGold Glove (C)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1997-11-01Joe Astroth has retired from the Philadelphia Jesuits
1993-07-20Trade #1149131 has been completed between the Texas Spurs and the Philadelphia Jesuits. The Philadelphia Jesuits receive Joe Astroth from the Texas Spurs in exchange for Red Kleinow, Pete Judd.
1992-05-05The Texas Spurs have placed Joe Astroth on the trade block.
1992-04-05The Texas Spurs have removed Joe Astroth from the trade block.
1992-03-25The Texas Spurs have placed Joe Astroth on the trade block.
1988-06-05Joe Astroth of the Texas Spurs is injured and is expected to be out 16 days.
1986-07-03Joe Astroth of the Texas Spurs is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1985-06-11Joe Astroth of the Texas Spurs is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
1985-03-25The Texas Spurs have promoted Joe Astroth to the major league team.
1984-10-03The Texas Spurs have sent Joe Astroth to the minors.
1984-09-04The Texas Spurs have promoted Joe Astroth to the major league team.
1980-04-01The Seattle Green Socks have renamed Bobby Sowders to Joe Astroth.