Gene Verble
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Gene Kermit Verble (Satchel)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 163 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Gene Verble played two years in the majors along with 14 seasons in the minors. He also managed six years in the minors.
Originally from North Carolina, most of Verble's minor league career was in the South. He played four years for Atlanta, three for Chattanooga and four for Charlotte.
At the major league level most of his at-bats were with the 1951 Washington Senators, where he played middle infield and backed up Pete Runnels, who was also 23 at the time.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Charlotte Hornets | South Atlantic League | 86-67 | 2nd | Washington Senators | League Champs | |
| 1958 | Charlotte Hornets | South Atlantic League | 69-71 | 4th | Washington Senators | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1959 | Charlotte Hornets | South Atlantic League | 75-65 | 2nd | Washington Senators | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1960 | Charlotte Hornets | South Atlantic League | 79-61 | 2nd | Washington Senators | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1961 | Syracuse Chiefs | International League | 12-54 | -- | Minnesota Twins | -- | replaced by Frank Verdi (44-44) July 1 |
| 1962 | Burlington (NC) Indians | Carolina League | 66-74 | 4th | Cleveland Indians | Lost in 1st round |
