Jim Thrift
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James B. Thrift
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 195 lb.
- Born September 9, 1962 in Richmond, VA USA
The son of Syd Thrift, Jim Thrift managed five years in the minors. He played for the 1984 Medford A's, going 3 for 37 with 3 walks, 10 strikeouts and no extra-base hits. In the field, he had 5 errors in 48 tries at third base and second base.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Princeton Pirates | Appalachian League | 33-37 | 6th (t) | Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| 1989 | Peninsula Pilots | Carolina League | 44-89 | 8th | none | |
| 1990 | Kingsport Mets | Appalachian League | 41-31 | 3rd | New York Mets | |
| 1991 | Pittsfield Mets | New York-Penn League | 51-26 | 1st | New York Mets | Lost League Finals |
| 1992 | Pittsfield Mets | New York-Penn League | 37-37 | 6th (t) | New York Mets |
