Bob Brenly
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Robert Earl Brenly
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
- School Ohio University
- Debut August 14, 1981
- Final Game October 1, 1989
- Born February 25, 1954 in Coshocton, OH USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Bob Brenly was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants and scout Herman Hannah on June 21, 1976.
After his playing career ended, Brenly was a Giants coach from 1992 to 1995. He led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a World Series championship in 2001 in his first year as the club's manager and remained at the helm of the club for three and a half years. He is currently a broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs.
His son, Mike Brenly, was drafted in the 2008 amateur draft.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (1984)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1984)
- Division Titles: 2 (2001 & 2002)
- NL Pennants: 1 (2001)
- Managed one World Series Champion with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001
| Preceded by Buck Showalter | Arizona Diamondbacks Manager 2001-2004 | Succeeded by Al Pedrique |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Arizona Diamondbacks | National League | 92-70 | 1st | Arizona Diamondbacks | Won World Series | |
| 2002 | Arizona Diamondbacks | National League | 98-64 | 1st | Arizona Diamondbacks | Lost NLDS | |
| 2003 | Arizona Diamondbacks | National League | 84-78 | 3rd | Arizona Diamondbacks | ||
| 2004 | Arizona Diamondbacks | National League | 29-50 | -- | Arizona Diamondbacks | replaced by Al Pedrique on July 2 |
