Ed Hock
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Edward Francis Hock
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10 1/2", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut July 8, 1920
- Final Game June 1, 1924
- Born March 27, 1899 in Franklin Furnace, OH USA
- Died November 21, 1963 in Portsmouth, OH USA
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- #3 all-time Hits, Minor Leagues (3474)
Although he had only three cups of coffee in MLB, Eddie Hock played in the minor leagues 23 years (1920-42) and hit the most singles in the minor leagues, 2944. He achieved an unassisted triple play at shortstop for the Houston Buffaloes against the Dallas Steers in the Texas League, May 6, 1927.
Hock then worked 20 years for Armco Steel Corporation in Ashland, KY. He had been in ill health for some time when he drowned in the Ohio River. His body was found two days after he was missing.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Gladewater Bears | East Texas League | 93-59 | 2nd | none | League Champs | |
| 1937 | Monroe Twins | Cotton States League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Walt Butler | |
| Texarkana Liners | East Texas League | 7th | none | replaced Bill Windle | |||
| 1938 | Logan Indians | Mountain State League | 72-46 | 1st | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1939 | Logan Indians | Mountain State League | 55-75 | 5th | Cleveland Indians | ||
| 1940 | Logan Indians | Mountain State League | 75-51 | 2nd | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1941 | Logan Indians | Mountain State League | 80-48 | 1st | none | League Champs | |
| 1942 | Ashland Colonels | Mountain State League | 60-67 | 4th | Chicago Cubs | League Champs |
