Jeff Newman
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Jeffrey Lynn Newman
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 218 lb.
- School Texas Christian University
- Debut June 30, 1976
- Final Game September 7, 1984
- Born September 11, 1948 in Fort Worth, TX USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Jeff Newman was a coach for the 1986 Oakland A's and served as interim manager that year, going 2-8.
Newman was named the 1989 Southern League manager of the year while managing the Huntsville Stars. He also managed the 1988 Modesto A's, the 1990 Huntsville Stars and the 1991 Tacoma Tigers.
Newman's son Ryan Newman was a coach for the 2005 GCL Pirates and the 2006 Williamsport Crosscutters.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1979)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1979)
| Preceded by Jackie Moore | Oakland Athletics Manager 1986 | Succeeded by Tony LaRussa |
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Modesto A's | California League | 54-88 | 8th | Oakland Athletics | |
| 1989 | Huntsville Stars | Southern League | 82-61 | 2nd | Oakland Athletics | Lost in 1st round |
| 1990 | Huntsville Stars | Southern League | 79-65 | 3rd | Oakland Athletics | |
| 1991 | Tacoma Tigers | Pacific Coast League | 63-73 | 9th | Oakland Athletics |
