Ed Kobesky
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Edward Leonard Kobesky (Shovels)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Died February 14, 1952 in Scranton, PA USA
Ed Kobesky played 15 years in the minor leagues and managed for four. He hit .300 8 times, including back-to-back seasons of .390 in 1948-1949. He hit 15 or more home runs 6 times. His most impressive run came in AAA during World War II when he averaged over 24 home runs for the 1942-1944 Buffalo Bisons. In 1944, he hit .328 with 26 HR and 129 RBI for his best season in the high minors.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | New Brunswick Hubs/Kingston Hubs | Colonial League | 61-71 | 4th | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1949 | Batavia Clippers | PONY League | 66-60 | 4th | Cleveland Indians | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1950 | Batavia Clippers | PONY League | 61-64 | 5th | Cleveland Indians | ||
| 1951 | Batavia Clippers | PONY League | -- | Cleveland Indians | -- | replaced by Joe Vosmik |
