Alan Cockrell
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Atlee Alan Cockrell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
- School University of Tennessee
- Debut September 7, 1996
- Final Game September 29, 1996
- Born December 5, 1962 in Kansas City, KS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, Alan Cockrell spent many years as a coach in the Colorado Rockies farm system, largely with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Cockrell was the Rockies hitting coach for part of 2002 when Clint Hurdle was promoted to manager and returned to that role in 2007.
Cockrell was a scout for the Rockies in 1998, then managed the Portland Rockies (1999) and Salem Avalanche (2000). He was the Rockies' roving hitting coordinator in 2001-2002 and a coach for the Sky Sox from 2003 to 2006.
While at Tennessee, Cockrell was the starting quarterback of the football team in 1982-1983.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Portland Rockies | Northwest League | 39-37 | 4th | Colorado Rockies | Lost League Finals |
| 2000 | Salem Avalanche | Carolina League | 73-67 | 2nd | Colorado Rockies |
