All SPB II - 1959 Managers, Here is the full report on 1959's players who were not used at least 50% of their real life playing time. Several player were lost, but only a few return to MLB in the future and most have little playing time except for a few expansion players. The following players were lost by each team:
Evanston Elephants Hardy Peterson, c * Jay Porter, c * Del Rice, c (60) Bobby Avila, 2b * Fritz Brickell, ss (61 - expansion) Larry Doby, of * Ray Semproch, p ((60) George Susce, p *
Frankfort Fortress Dick Gray, 3b (60) Bob Speake, of * George Witt, p (60) Rudy Arias, p * Ray Narleski, p * Dick Tomanek, p *
Goshen Aces Gus Zernial, 1b * Carl Furillo, of (60)
Hampton Roads Cruisers Joe Lonnett, c * Willie Miranda, ss * Bill Renna, of * Gene Green, c (60) Roman Mejias, of (60) Lou Jackson, of * Bobby Mabe, p (60)
Lafayette Slims Frank Torre, 1b (60)
Los Angeles Surfers Bob Bowman, of * Hank Sauer, of *
Portland Beavers Gary Blaylock, p * Zach Monroe, p * Jim Stump, p *
Rossville Hornets Barry Shetrone, of (60) Joe Taylor, of *
Route 66 Hot Rods Sparky Anderson, 2b *
Salzburg Bishops Don Eaddy, 3b *
South River Gladiators Solly Hemus, inf * Billy Moran, 2b (61- expansion) Del Ennis, of * Solly Drake, of *
Southport Saints Bobby Henrich, ss * Jim Bolger, of * Dusty Rhodes, of *
West Warwick Monarchs Gene Leek, 3b (61- expansion) Jim Pendleton, of (62 - expansion) Arnie Portocarrero, p (60)
* never plays again in MLB. 60 returns in the 1960 rookie draft 61 returns in the 1961 rookie draft or expansion draft 62 returns in the 1962 expansion draft.
As you can see, hardly anyone of value was not used their 50%. So another great job from our SPB II Managers. Congrats everyone!
Best, Gary
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