George Tsamis
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George Alex Tsamis
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- School Stetson University
- Debut April 26, 1993
- Final Game October 1, 1993
- Born June 14, 1967 in Campbell, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher George Tsamis was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 15th Round of the 1989 amateur draft. In 1990, he led the California League with 17 wins and finished second with a 2.21 ERA while pitching for the Visalia Oaks.
He has managed several Northern League teams: the Waterbury Spirit (1999-2000), the New Jersey Jackals (2001-2002), and the St. Paul Saints (2003-2005). He followed the Saints when they joined the new American Association in 2006. He coached Team USA in the 2003 Baseball World Cup.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Waterbury Spirit | Northern League East | 36-50 | 8th | Independent Leagues | |
| 2000 | Waterbury Spirit | Northern League East | 40-46 | 6th | Independent Leagues | Lost in 1st round |
| 2001 | New Jersey Jackals | Northern League East | 45-45 | 3rd | Independent Leagues | League Champs |
| 2002 | New Jersey Jackals | Northern League East | 62-27 | 1st | Independent Leagues | League Champs |
| 2003 | St. Paul Saints | American Association | 52-38 | 3rd | Independent Leagues | Lost in 1st round |
| 2004 | St. Paul Saints | American Association | 61-34 | 1st | Independent Leagues | League Champs |
| 2005 | St. Paul Saints | American Association | 55-40 | 2nd | Independent Leagues | Lost in 1st round |
| 2006 | St. Paul Saints | American Association | 54-42 | 4th | Independent Leagues | Lost League Finals |
| 2007 | St. Paul Saints | American Association | 57-39 | 2nd | Independent Leagues | Lost League Finals |
| 2008 | St. Paul Saints | American Association | 42-54 | 9th | Independent Leagues |
