Al Leitz
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Albert Leitz
- Bats Right, Throws Right
Al Leitz played in the minors from 1935-1947; a catcher, he topped .300 four years in a row. He only briefly appeared in the high minors, at the beginning of his career with the Minneapolis Millers. Leitz spent much of his career as a player-manager.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Waycross Bears | Georgia-Florida League | 70-68 | 4th | Atlanta Crackers | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1940 | Waycross Bears | Georgia-Florida League | 93-45 | 1st | Atlanta Crackers | League Champs | |
| 1941 | Waycross Bears | Georgia-Florida League | 84-54 | 3rd | Atlanta Crackers | Lost League Finals | |
| 1942 | Waycross Bears | Georgia-Florida League | 72-54 | 2nd | Atlanta Crackers | League Champs | |
| 1943 | Atlanta Crackers | Southern Association | -- | none | -- | replaced by Harry Hughes | |
| 1946 | Macon Peaches | South Atlantic League | -- | Chicago Cubs | -- | replaced by Bob Lamotte | |
| 1947 | Miami Beach Flamingos | Florida International League | 88-65 | 3rd | none | Lost in 1st round |
