Mike Bucci
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Michael Carmen Bucci
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.
- Born July 7, 1953 in Reading, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Bucci was a minor league player whose career ran from 1975-1983. He hit .300 in 1977 and 1978, with a .331 mark with the AAA Tucson Toros the latter season, but never made the majors. He did not hit many home runs but showed some speed on the bases in addition to his contact hitting. On January 4, 1980 Bucci was traded by the Texas Rangers with Larry McCall and Gary Gray to the Cleveland Indians for Jim Norris.
After retiring as a player, he managed several years in the minors for the Indians and Rangers.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | GCL Rangers | Gulf Coast League | 36-27 | 2nd (t) | Texas Rangers | League Champs |
| 1985 | Burlington (IA) Rangers | Midwest League | 50-88 | 12th | Texas Rangers | |
| 1986 | Salem Redbirds | Carolina League | 45-93 | 8th | Texas Rangers | |
| 1988 | Burlington (NC) Indians | Appalachian League | 37-32 | 4th | Cleveland Indians | Lost League Finals |
| 1989 | GCL Indians | Gulf Coast League | 34-29 | 7th | Cleveland Indians |
