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1963 Off-Season Schedule

Here is the schedule for the off-season, fresh from the Commish's Office:

✅Wednesday, December 3, 2 PM: Deadline to sign guys to contracts that you wish to keep into 1963. Also deadline to buyout any contracts using current cap space before the league year rolls over.

✅Wednesay, December 3, 2 PM: 1963 rookies imported. You may claim one real-life player who played for your team in 1963. If a player played for multiple teams the team for which he appeared in the most games has the right of first refusal. Batters must have 150 at-bats, starters must have 75 innings, and relievers must have 25 innings to qualify for import.

✅Friday, December 5, 3 PM: Deadline to request one real-life 1963 rookie.

✅Friday, December 5, 3 PM: Pre-ranking for 1-round draft turns on.

Satuday, December 6, 3 PM: 1-round draft kicks off. Teams have 8 hours to pick and teams that have ranked will be auto-picked ASAP.

After Rookie Draft: 1-round free agency opens

After Rookie Draft: Deadline to submit bids for round 1 of free agency.

After Rookie Draft: Opening Day 1963

24 Hours After Opening Day: Deadline to Request Position Swaps

12/5/2025

1963 Claimed Rookies

Players below have been claimed by the team for which they debuted in 1963.

Orioles: C John Orsino
Red Sox:
Angels: 1b Charlie Dees
Cubs:
White Sox: Sp Gary Peters
Reds: 2b Pete Rose
Indians: Of Vic Davilio
Tigers: C Bill Freehan
Colt 45's: Of Jimmy Wynn
A's: 1b Ken Harrelson
Dodgers: 3b Ken McMullen
Braves: Ss Denis Menke
Twins: 1b Don Mincher
Yankees: Sp Al Downing
Mets: 2b Ron Hunt
Phillies: Sp Ray Culp
Pirates: 1b Willie Stargell
Giants:
Cardinals: C Tim McCarver
Senators:

12/3/2025

1963 Draft Order

1. Colt 45's 2. Mets 3. Tigers 4. Cubs 5. Reds 6. Senators 7. Indians 8. Angels 9. White Sox 10. Orioles 11. Red Sox 12. A's 13. Phillies 14. Braves 15. Pirates 16. Yankees 17. Cardinals 18. Twins 19. Dodgers 20. Giants

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League Settings

Year Range of Stats	1963 - 1963
Roster Size (Majors)	26
Roster Size (Minors)	15
Keepers	(30 keepers)
Change Stats Allowed
Free Agency
Drops
No-Drop List
Player Fatigue
Batter Injuries	(40 games max)
Pitcher Injuries	(40 games max)
Use Pitcher's HR Allowed Stats
Allows Max Surprise Bunts
Min Batters Pitcher Must Face	0
Slump Buster	(1unlimited days)
On Fire	Uses WAR
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