Brian Rupp
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- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 190 lb.
- School University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Born September 20, 1971
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[edit] Biographical Information
Shortstop Brian Rupp was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 43rd round of the 1992 amateur draft. He led the 1992 Arizona League with a .386 BA, 80 hits, 40 RBI, 20 2B, 102 TB, 5 IBB, and .490 SLG. Rupp was named league MVP. In 1993, Rupp won his second batting title in a row with a .320 mark in the South Atlantic League. Rupp played seven seasons of pro ball, reaching as high as AAA.
Rupp was a coach for the Arkansas Travelers in 2000.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1992 MVP Arizona League AZL Cardinals
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 63-76 | 11th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 2001 | New Jersey Cardinals | New York-Penn League | 35-41 | 9th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 2002 | Johnson City Cardinals | Appalachian League | 29-38 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 2004 | Idaho Falls Chukars | Pioneer League | 42-35 | 3rd | Kansas City Royals | Lost in 1st round |
| 2005 | Idaho Falls Chukars | Pioneer League | 34-42 | 6th (t) | Kansas City Royals | |
| 2006 | Idaho Falls Chukars | Pioneer League | 40-36 | 4th | Kansas City Royals | Lost League Finals |
| 2007 | Idaho Falls Chukars | Pioneer League | 45-30 | 3rd | Kansas City Royals | Lost in 1st round |
| 2008 | Burlington Bees | Midwest League | Kansas City Royals |
