Eddie Leishman
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Edwin William Leishman
- Bats Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 155 lb.
- Born December 20, 1910 in Oakland, CA USA
- Died December 28, 1972 in San Diego, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Eddie Leishman was the Minor League Executive of the Year twice - for the Salt Lake City Bees in 1959 and the San Diego Padres in 1964. He had previously spent a decade as a minor league infielder, reaching AA, and then managed briefly in the minors.
Leishman was vice-president of the San Diego Padres from 1969 until his passing.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Twin Falls Cowboys | Pioneer League | -- | Seattle Rainiers | -- | replaced by Wes Schulmerich | |
| Spokane Hawks | Western International League | 4th | Seattle Rainiers | Lost in 1st round | replaced Bernie DeViveiros | ||
| 1940 | Spokane Indians | Western International League | 84-59 | 1st | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1946 | Idaho Falls Russets | Pioneer League | 53-76 | 5th | none |
sources include: 1973 Baseball Guide
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