Bruce Fields
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Bruce Alan Fields
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut September 3, 1986
- Final Game July 14, 1989
- Born October 6, 1960 in Cleveland, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bruce Fields won three minor league batting titles. He led the Southern League in 1985 (.323), the American Association in 1986 (.368), and the Pacific Coast League in 1989 (.351).
Fields was named Midwest League Manager of the Year in 1997 and 2000.
- 1992 Coach London Tigers
- 1993-1994 Coach Toledo Mud Hens
- 2003-2005 Hitting coach Detroit Tigers
- 2006 Coach Buffalo Bisons
- 2007-2008 Minor league hitting coordinator Cleveland Indians
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Jamestown Jammers | New York-Penn League | 32-44 | 13th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 1996 | Jamestown Jammers | New York-Penn League | 39-36 | 7th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 1997 | West Michigan Whitecaps | Midwest League | 92-39 | 1st | Detroit Tigers | Lost in 1st round |
| 1998 | West Michigan Whitecaps | Midwest League | 83-57 | 1st | Detroit Tigers | League Champs |
| 1999 | West Michigan Whitecaps | Midwest League | 68-72 | 10th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 2000 | West Michigan Whitecaps | Midwest League | 88-52 | 1st | Detroit Tigers | Lost in 1st round |
| 2001 | Toledo Mud Hens | International League | 65-79 | 12th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 2002 | Toledo Mud Hens | International League | 81-63 | 4th | Detroit Tigers | Lost in 1st round |
