Brook Jacoby
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Brook Wallace Jacoby Jr.
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 195 lb.
- School Ventura College
- High School Ventura High School
- Debut September 13, 1981
- Final Game October 4, 1992
- Born November 23, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Brook Jacoby spent part of the 2006 season as hitting coach for the Texas Rangers while Rudy Jaramillo was ill and was named hitting coach of the Cincinnati Reds following the season. He was named to "The Top 100 Greatest Indians Roster", as created by the Cleveland Indians in 2001.
He led the SAL with 108 RBI in 1980.
His father, Brook Jacoby Sr., was a minor league pitcher in 1956-1958. His son, Torrey Jacoby, was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 40th round of the 2007 amateur draft.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1984 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 2-time AL All-Star (1986 & 1990)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1985 & 1987)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1987)
