Brandon Hyde
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb.
- School Long Beach State
- Born October 3, 1973 in Santa Rosa, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Brandon Hyde was signed by the Chicago White Sox in 1997. He spent several years as a player in their organization before becoming a minor league coach. His best year as a player was 1998 when as a DH-C for the Bristol Sox, he hit .372/~.487/.628 in 27 games. It was the only time he hit .300 as a pro. He made it as far as AA, where he hit just .130/.185/.304 in 9 games for the Charlotte Knights.
Hyde was the hitting coach of the Greensboro Grasshoppers in 2003 and 2004, and was manager of the team starting in 2005. In 2007 he managed the Carolina Mudcats, and in 2008 became the manager of the Jupiter Hammerheads.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | South Atlantic League | 67-71 | 11th | Florida Marlins | |
| 2006 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | South Atlantic League | 68-69 | 9th | Florida Marlins | |
| 2007 | Carolina Mudcats | Southern League | 60-80 | 10th | Florida Marlins | |
| 2008 | Jupiter Hammerheads | Florida State League | 74-64 | 5th | Florida Marlins | |
| 2009 | Jacksonville Suns | Southern League | Florida Marlins |
