Jimmie Schaffer
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Jimmie Ronald Schaffer
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 185 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Schaffer was a Major League coach for 11 seasons. He coached for the Texas Rangers in 1978. He then coached for the Kansas City Royals from 1980 to 1988. Unlike most coaches, Schaffer served under a number of managers during his 9 year stay in Kansas City (Jim Frey, Dick Howser, Mike Ferraro, Billy Gardner, and John Wathan).
- Won a World Series as a coach for the 1985 Royals
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Bluefield Orioles | Appalachian League | 42-27 | 1st | Baltimore Orioles | none League Champs |
| 1972 | Lodi Orions | California League | 67-73 | 6th | Baltimore Orioles | |
| 1973 | Lodi Lions | California League | 77-63 | 1st (t) | Baltimore Orioles | League Champs |
| 1974 | Lodi Orioles | California League | 61-79 | 6th (t) | Baltimore Orioles | |
| 1975 | Asheville Orioles | Southern League | 63-75 | 6th (t) | Baltimore Orioles | |
| 1976 | Charlotte O's | Southern League | 74-66 | 3rd | Baltimore Orioles | Lost in 1st round |
| 1977 | Charlotte O's | Southern League | 69-71 | 5th | Baltimore Orioles | |
| 1979 | Tulsa Drillers | Texas League | 58-75 | 7th | Texas Rangers | |
| 1989 | Hagerstown Suns | Eastern League | 67-72 | 5th | Baltimore Orioles |
