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James Louis Fregosi

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.

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[edit] Biographical Information

Jim Fregosi was one of the best shortstops of the 1960s and later managed for many years. Fregosi was a six time All-Star for the Los Angeles/California Angels.

He was drafted by the Angels from the Boston Red Sox in the expansion draft after the 1960 season. Fregosi was in the minors during 1960, most of 1961 and part of 1962, making his major league debut in 1961 and becoming an everyday player during part of 1962. He immediately showed an ability to hit for a decent average along with moderate power and some stolen bases.

Jim was consistently an above-average hitter during the 1960's, a time of historically low hitting in baseball. Perhaps his best overall year was 1964, when he hit .277 (the league average was .247) with 72 walks, 18 home runs and 9 triples. His OPS+ that year was seventh best in the 1964 American League.

He was part of what is widely viewed as one of the most lopsided trades in baseball history. On December 10, 1971, the Angels sent him to the New York Mets for four players, one of whom was future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. Fregosi only hit .233 with 5 home runs in a season and a half as a Met; Ryan averaged 17 wins and over 300 strikeouts a year in eight seasons as an Angel.

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Fregosi didn't become a journeyman, though, in the second part of his career, spending most of the remainder of his career with the Texas Rangers.

In an odd twist, Fregosi retired as a player with the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 31, 1978 in favor of managing the Angels. He replaced Dave Garcia. Fregosi led the club to their first division title in 1979, but despite numerous injuries to key players and questionable front office moves, he was fired during the 1981 season by then-Angel General Manager Buzzie Bavasi.

Fregosi led the Louisville Redbirds to American Association championships in 1984 and 1985 after leading them to the Eastern Division crown and second place in the league in 1983. He then went on to manage the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Toronto Blue Jays.

In 1993, he led the Phillies to the World Series, ultimately losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in six games.

In 2011, Fregosi is a Special Assistant to GM for the Atlanta Braves, a position he has held since at least 2008.

His son, Jim Fregosi, Jr. played professionally from 1985 to 1989.

[edit] Notable Achievements

  • 6-time AL All-Star (1964 & 1966-1970)
  • AL Gold Glove Winner (1967)
  • AL Triples Leader (1968)
  • 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1970)
  • Division titles: 2 (1979 & 1993)
  • NL Pennants: 1 (1993)
Preceded by
Dave Garcia
California Angels Manager
1978-1981
Succeeded by
Gene Mauch
Preceded by
Tony LaRussa
Chicago White Sox Manager
1986-1988
Succeeded by
Jeff Torborg
Preceded by
Nick Leyva
Philadelphia Phillies Manager
1991-1996
Succeeded by
Terry Francona
Preceded by
Tim Johnson
Toronto Blue Jays Manager
1999-2000
Succeeded by
Buck Martinez

[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs Notes
1978 California Angels American League 62-54 2nd (t) California Angels replaced Dave Garcia (25-21) on June 1
1979 California Angels American League 88-74 1st California Angels Lost ALCS
1980 California Angels American League 65-95 6th California Angels
1981 California Angels American League 22-25 -- California Angels replaced by Gene Mauch on May 28
1983 Louisville Redbirds American Association 78-57 1st St. Louis Cardinals Lost League Finals
1984 Louisville Redbirds American Association 79-76 4th (t) St. Louis Cardinals League Champs
1985 Louisville Redbirds American Association 74-68 1st St. Louis Cardinals League Champs
1986 Louisville Redbirds American Association 32-34 -- St. Louis Cardinals replaced by Dyar Miller on June 22
Chicago White Sox American League 45-51 5th Chicago White Sox replaced Tony LaRussa (26-38) and Doug Rader (1-1) on June 22
1987 Chicago White Sox American League 77-85 5th Chicago White Sox
1988 Chicago White Sox American League 71-90 5th Chicago White Sox
1991 Philadelphia Phillies National League 74-75 3rd Philadelphia Phillies replaced Nick Leyva (4-9) on April 23
1992 Philadelphia Phillies National League 70-92 6th Philadelphia Phillies
1993 Philadelphia Phillies National League 97-65 1st Philadelphia Phillies Lost World Series
1994 Philadelphia Phillies National League 54-61 4th Philadelphia Phillies
1995 Philadelphia Phillies National League 69-75 2nd (t) Philadelphia Phillies
1996 Philadelphia Phillies National League 67-95 5th Philadelphia Phillies
1999 Toronto Blue Jays American League 84-78 3rd Toronto Blue Jays
2000 Toronto Blue Jays American League 83-79 3rd Toronto Blue Jays

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